Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) Foroud Asgari announced that the total weight of non-oil trade with these countries stood at 112.813 million tons during this period, marking a 16% year-on-year increase, Mehr reported.
“The UAE accounted for the largest share of Iran’s non-oil trade with neighboring states at $29.183 billion, followed by Turkey ($19.363 billion), Iraq ($12.508 billion), Pakistan ($3.129 billion), and Afghanistan ($2.479 billion),” he stated.
Regarding value-based growth, Asgari noted, “In 1403, Iran’s non-oil trade with Saudi Arabia grew by 6,483%, Turkey by 63%, Qatar by 46%, and Afghanistan by 28% compared to the previous year, representing the highest increases among neighboring nations.”
He added, “Trade with Saudi Arabia in 1403 totaled 61,000 tons, valued at $25 million.”
Breaking down the figures, Asgari highlighted that Iran’s non-oil exports to the 15 neighbors amounted to 89.384 million tons worth $36.012 billion, while imports totaled 23.429 million tons valued at $38.305 billion.
“Non-oil exports to these countries rose by 22% in weight and 26% in value year-on-year,” he explained. “Imports, meanwhile, remained stable in weight but increased by 17% in value during the same period.”