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Iran to keep current subsidized exchange rate in next year’s budget

Iran will keep its current subsidized exchange rate for imports of basic goods in the next calendar year’s budget, according to the country’s chief banker and amid efforts to control food and medicine prices.

Iran Economy

Iran bans exports of some crops amid soaring domestic prices

The Iranian agriculture ministry (MAJ) has banned exports of more crops from the country as part of efforts to control soaring food prices in the domestic market in the days remaining until the holy month of Ramadan and the new Iranian year.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran’s state copper company reports major rise in sales

Iranian state copper company has reported a major increase in its domestic and international sales in the 10th calendar months to January 19.

Mine and Industry

Iran wins seat on UN trucking treaty board despite intrigues

Iran’s representative has won one out of nine seats in the TIR Executive Board (TIRExB), an international body supervising the transport of goods and shipping of cargos across the world.

Transportation

Iran’s ten-month tax receipts grows 47% YOY to $11 billion

Iran’s tax revenues increased by nearly a half in the 10 months to January 19 compared to the previous same period, according to the country’s tax office (INTA).

Macro Economy

Iran’s nine-month petrochemical output grows 3.5%

Iran has increased its petrochemical output this year despite energy supply restrictions imposed on industries in the country.

Mine and Industry

Iran reports 27% rise in cargo transit in 10 months

Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development (MRUD) says cargo transit via the country rose 27% year on year in the 10 months to January 19.

Transportation

Iran’s largest carmaker sets new record for daily output

Iran’s largest carmaker IKCO has hit a new record in daily production of passenger cars amid plans in the country to increase its annual car production by nearly 30%.

Mine and Industry

Iran’s steel output up 8% to 31 million mt in 2024

Iran raised its steel output by 8% last year compared to 2023 as manufacturers failed to hit higher production targets because of restrictions on energy supplies to industries, according to Iran’s state metals and mining company IMIDRO.

Mine and Industry

Iran’s exports to Afghanistan up 84% in 2024: Embassy

Iran’s exports to Afghanistan rose significantly in 2024, according to figures from the Iranian embassy in Kabul, amid growing trade ties between the two neighbors.

Trade