Iran Chamber Newsroom

Iran showcases food industry at Russia’s PRODEXPO 2025

Iran’s national pavilion at Russia’s PRODEXPO 2025 food exhibition featured 10 Iranian companies, marking a step forward in the country’s push to expand its footprint in the Russian market.

Agriculture and Environment

‘Iran’s trade ties with Eurasian Union fall short of potential’

Iran’s trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) remains underdeveloped, with limited exports to the bloc despite the vast opportunities presented by the region’s $1.5 trillion annual trade volume, according to the Vice President of Iran Chamber of Commerce.

Trade

Iran plans major expansion of renewable energy in three years

Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has said that the country has a three-year plan for growing its renewable energy generation capacity.

Energy

Iran’s tax revenues surge by 51% in current fiscal year

Iran’s tax revenues have increased by approximately 51% compared to the previous year, according to Mohammad Hadi Sobhanian, head of the Iranian National Tax Administration (INTA).

Macro Economy

Iran’s jobless rate improves 0.4% YOY to 7.2%

Iran’s unemployment rate for the third quarter of the country’s calendar year (September 22 – December 21, 2024) has been reported at 7.2%, showing a 0.4% decline compared to that of last year’s corresponding period.

Macro Economy

Iran’s non-oil trade up 18% in 11 months

Iran’s Minister of Economy Abdolnasser Hemmati says that 11 months into the Iranian calendar year, the country has witnessed an 18% growth in non-oil trade.

Trade

Kazakh trade minister visits Iran Chamber of Commerce

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Trade, Arman Shakkaliyev visited Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) where he met ICCIMA President Samad Hassanzadeh on February 15, 2025.

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Iran, Kazakhstan urged to lift banking, transportation hurdles to reach $3 billion trade target

Iran and Kazakhstan are working to expand their bilateral trade to over $3 billion, but unresolved banking and transportation issues remain key obstacles, President of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said on Saturday.

Iran Chamber

Spain’s minimum wage reflects consultations with trade unions and business associations

Spain has steadily raised its minimum wage to improve fair pay and reduce inequality. While unions support these increases, some businesses worry about potential impacts on employment and competitiveness.

World Economy

Iraq still able to import gas from Iran despite US sanctions shift

Iraq remains capable of importing gas from Iran despite the US decision to revoke a sanctions waiver, according to an Iranian energy official familiar with the matter.

Energy