Rail trade with Azerbaijan via Astara border up 81%
A total of 120,125 tons of goods were transported between Iran and Azerbaijan through the Astara Railroad Terminal during March 21-May 21.
According to Gholamhossein Valadi, a local rail official, the figure indicates an 81 percent rise compared to the corresponding figure for the preceding year, which was 66,638 tons, IRNA reported.
Railroad exports to Azerbaijan stood at 41,412 tons during the period, registering a four percent rise compared with 39,670 tons in the previous year.
Citrus fruits, cement, chemicals, tiles and food were the main exported commodities, according to the official.
A total of 31,429 tons of goods were imported via railroad through the terminal during the two-month period.
The main transited and imported products were wood, cotton, paper and grain.