Iran’s foreign exchanges surpass $103b
Normal flow of trade, essential goods, imports continues
The deputy head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced that the country’s foreign trade is continuing without disruption and that the import of essential goods remains stable under the current conditions.
Morteza Salehi emphasized the strategic role of the Trade Promotion Organization in managing exports and imports, stating that the organization has focused all its efforts on reducing the challenges facing trade so that merchants and traders can carry on their business activities with minimal concern, according to ISNA.
Salehi reaffirmed the organization’s readiness to respond to the needs and questions of economic actors, announcing that necessary measures have been implemented to facilitate trade processes — particularly regarding the import of essential goods required by society.
Concluding his remarks, the TPO deputy and advisor noted that trade cycles are operating smoothly and that the organization continues to support producers and traders.
“Our main priority under current conditions is to accelerate trade processes, and so far, no major issues have been reported in this regard,” he said.
Iran’s 11-month trade figures
The Iranian Customs Administration announced that the country’s foreign trade reached $103.209 billion over the first 11 months of the current Iranian calendar year of 1404 (started March 21, 2025).
Based on the latest data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the country’s trade in the 11 months of 1404 (March 2025–February 2026) amounted to 180.447 million tons, up two percent in weight compared with the same period last year.
The total value of trade during this period stood at $103.209 billion, showing a 12.8 percent decrease compared with the same time last year.
The report added that 143.299 million tons of goods worth $49.290 billion were exported to various countries, marking a 1.5 percent rise in weight but a 7.7 percent decline in value year-on-year.
Meanwhile, imports totaled 37.148 million tons valued at $53.919 billion — representing a 4.3 percent increase in volume and a 17 percent drop in value compared with the corresponding period last year.