Statistics released by Iran Customs Administration reveals that Italy is the largest European importer of Iranian products in the first nine month of the current year (began March 21, 2016).
Iran exported goods and gas condensates worth $28.17 billion in the eight months to November 20, said the head of Irans Trade Promotion Organization.
The latest official figures show that Iran’s exports to Oman increased by about 400 percent after the removal of sanctions in January in what could be a strong indication that the Sultanate is already replacing the UAE as Iran’s the most important regional trade partner.
Iran says it has exported above $300 million worth of medicinal herbs since January.
Iran says its exports of hand-woven carpets to the United States have reached around $50 million since the removal of sanctions in January.
Iran’s non-oil foreign trade during the seven months of the current Iranian year (started March 20) stood at $49.16 billion.
Official figures show Iran’s non-oil exports to Europe are increasing in what is interpreted as a sign of growing interest of European consumers in Iranian products.
Throughput at the country’s 28 ports stood at 211.5 tons through the end of August, a rise of 26.9 million tons, which show a 16.3% rise compared to volumes handled in the first eight months of 2015.
Iran says its foreign trade income has surpassed $35.817 billion during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 20).
Iran says its trade surplus exceeded $3.4 billion over a period of four months starting March 21, 2016 in what is seen as the country’s best post-sanctions trade performance.