essential goods

Iran imports $4.5 billion of essential goods in Q1

A total of 5.9 million tons of essential goods worth $4.5 billion were imported during the first three months of the current Iranian year (March 21-June 21), according to a customs official.

Trade

Iran to ramp up cooking oil imports to prevent domestic shortages

Iranian agriculture ministry (MAJ) plans to ramp up imports of cooking oil into the country to prevent any shortages that could be caused by the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Trade

Iran’s imports of essential goods top 2.5 million tons in 10 months

As announced by a provincial official, 2.533 million tons of basic commodities have been imported to Iran through Shahid Rajaee port, in the northern Hormozgan province, during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2021-January 20, 2022).

Trade

Iran’s Q1-3 essential imports top $14 billion

A total of 23.05 million tons of essential goods worth $14.14 billion were imported into Iran during the first nine months of the current fiscal year (March 21-Dec. 21), according to the newly-appointed head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.

Macro Economy

Iran’s imports of essential goods up 63% YOY

Iran has imported some 18.8 million tons worth $11.5 billion worth of essential goods in a nearly seven month period (March 22 – November 1) which shows a 63% rise in value terms in comparison to the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a report by Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Trade

Central Bank of Iran allocates $15bn to imports of essential goods

The Central Bank of Iran has provided $15 billion for the import of essential goods in the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 21-July 22), 27% more than the corresponding period of last year.

Macro Economy