Iran Chamber Newsroom

Iran’s exports of mining products surge 35 million tons in nine months

Iran’s exports of mining products topped 35 million tons in the first nine months of the Iranian calendar year (March 21 – December 21, 2022).

Mine and Industry

Construction of Rasht-Astara railroad awaits Russia’s decision

A Russian delegation is in Iran to review the possibility of making investments in the construction project of a strategically important Rasht-Astara railroad in northern Iran.

Transportation

Iran says $10 billion trade with EAEU within reach by March 2025

Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) Alireza Peimanpak says that enforcement of a free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) would make it possible for both sides to increase bilateral trade to more than $10 billion a year by March 2025.

Trade

Iran’s one-year trade with China tops $15.7 billion

The volume of trade between Iran and China reached $15.795 billion in 2022 up seven percent from that of 2021, IRNA reported recent China customs figures.

Trade

Iran’s nine-month wheat imports down 2 million tons YOY

Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Saeed Rad said on Wednesday that the country’s wheat imports over the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – December 21) has declined by some 2 million tons year-on-year.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran’s energy consumption 2.5 times higher than global norms: Minister

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said on Tuesday that the consumption of energy in Iran is 2.5 times higher than the globally accepted norms.

Energy

Record cold causes shutdowns in Iran to prevent gas supply cuts

Following record cold in Iran, the government announced widespread shutdowns across the country to reduce gas consumption and subsequent supply cuts.

Energy

Iran’s tax revenues to rise by 50% next year: Minister

Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Ehsan Khandouzi said on Monday that the country plans to increase tax revenues by 50% in the fiscal 2023-24.

Macro Economy

Iran, Russia, Turkey to hold meeting on grains in Moscow

Officials from Iran, Russia and Turkey are scheduled to convene in a meeting in Moscow on February 10 to explore ways for a fair distribution of grains across the world, IRNA reported.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran Chamber of Commerce opens new TIR center in Bandar Abbas

IRU member the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has recently opened a new TIR office in Bandar Abbas.

Transportation