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World Bank puts Iran’s 2021 economic growth at 4.7%

The World Bank has revised up its estimate of Iran’s economic growth for last year to 4.7% from a previous estimate of 3.1% reported early this year.

Macro Economy

Iran’s five-month rice imports hit record high

New figures by the Iranian customs office (IRICA) show that rice imports into the country have reached new records amid government efforts to contain rampant prices of high-end domestic varieties of rice.

Trade

Iran, US agree on unfreezing Iranian funds in South Korea

The United States and Iran have reached an understanding about how to unblock billions of dollar worth of Iranian funds that have remained inaccessible in two banks in South Korea because of US sanctions, according to a new report.

Iran Economy

Iran’s vehicle output rises by 6% in H1 fiscal 2021-22

Iran’s industry ministry (MIMT) figures show vehicle output in the country rose by 6% in the first half of the year that began in late March compared with the same period in 2021.

Mine and Industry

Iran’s aluminum output grows 25% YOY in 5 months

Iran saw its aluminum output increase by 25% in the five months to August 22, a new sign that government efforts to boost activity in the Iranian metals and mining sector have paid off.

Mine and Industry

Iran’s cement exports drops while clinker shipments surge by 29% in five months

Iran has reported a major increase in exports of cement clinker in the five months to late August although figures show that overseas shipments of finished cement dropped slightly over the same period.

Mine and Industry

Iran’s H1 foreign trade tops $50 billion

Iranian customs office (IRICA) figures show trade between the country and the rest of the world exceeded the $50 billion mark at the end of the first half of the current fiscal year in late September.

Trade

Iran’s manufacturing sector grows 5.1% YOY in March-August

Figures by the Iranian industries ministry (MIMT) show the country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 5.1% in the five calendar months to August 22 compared with the same period last year.

Macro Economy

Iran’s oil output grows by 17.4% in 2021 despite sanctions

Figures by global oil and gas supermajor BP (British Petroleum) show that Iran managed to increase its oil production by a significant amount last year despite US sanctions targeting the country’s crude oil exports.

Energy

Mining responsible for 27% of Iran’s non-oil exports

The Iranian customs office (IRICA) says mining exports was so lucrative over the calendar year to late March that it beat government expectations and became a major source of earning hard currency for the country.

Mine and Industry