Iran Exports
The latest news and views about Iran’s exports to other countries
Iran Eyes Larger Share of Qatar’s Market
Amid a recent row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Qatari citizens risk a serious food shortage while Iran continues to send more food to the blockaded nation.
Iran’s Food Exports to Qatar Part of Normal Business Ties: FM
Iranian foreign minister says the Islamic Republic’s export of food items to Qatar is part of normal trade relations between the two neighbouring countries amid the ongoing blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and its allies on Qatar.
Iran Sends Five Planes of Food to Qatar: Official
Iran has dispatched several planes of food products to Qatar, which is short of food following a blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and its Persian Gulf allies.
Iran Ready to Boost Food Exports to Qatar
An Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is prepared to increase its food exports to Qatar after the recent rift between Doha and a number of Arab countries, which may influence Qatar’s food market.
Free Gas Export to Turkey Sparks Controversy in Iran
Iran’s free gas export to Turkey has given rise to a considerable controversy in the country with some calling it a great loss inflicted on the national treasury for which the incumbent government is to blame, and some saying that Ankara has already paid for the gas it is receiving from Tehran for free.
Iranian MP Lauds Sharp Decrease in Pharmaceutical Imports
An Iranian MP has praised a 25-percent decrease in imports of pharmaceuticals to Iran, saying the country should focus on expanding the export of its homegrown medicine by using the expertise of its elites.
Iranian 3D Printers to Be Exported to World Markets
Plans are underway to expand the domestic market for producing and trading printers with 3D technology and begin export of these technological products.
Iran Exporting Saffron to 47 Countries
More than 172 tons of saffron worth $246.7 million were exported to 47 countries, including the US, in the last Iranian year that ended March 20, the president of Iran’s National Saffron Center said.
Iran Becomes Second Supplier of S. Korea’s Crude Oil: Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran has turned to the second oil supplier of South Korea, which has imported 2.26 million tonnes of Iranian crude, or 534,368 barrels per day (bpd), up 118.8 percent from 1.03 million tonnes a year ago, reaching a record
Iran Exports Milk to US for First Time in History
For the first time in Iranian history, the country has exported milk to the United States, Deputy Agriculture Minister Hassan Rokni announced on Thursday without providing any further information about the value of trade or time of delivery.
Iran Exports $500m Worth of Carpets in 10 Months
Some $500 million worth of carpets were exported from Iran during the 10 months to January 19, according to the deputy minister of industries, mining and trade.
Iran Keen to Increase Investments in Iraqi Projects
An Iranian trade official announced that the Islamic Republic plans to boost its investments in the neighbouring Iraq.
Korea and EU States Main Customers of Iran’s Pomegranate
South Korea was the biggest customer of Iranian pomegranate. Other export destinations include Germany, the UK, the UAE, Ukraine, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands,...
Iran’s Sponge Iron Output Rises despite Drop in Global Production
Iran’s sponge iron production has grown considerably in 2016 amid dwindling global output.
Germany, Top Customer of Iran’s Barberry
Many countries including the US, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Austria bought barberry from Iran in 2016, but Germany imported the highest amount.
Iranian MP Calls for Minimised Export of Unprocessed Saffron
An Iranian lawmaker criticized the export of unprocessed Iranian saffron, saying a portion of the Iranian saffron exported to European and Arab states is rebranded and resold by these countries.
Iran about to Lose Russia’s Food Market
Iran risks losing Russia’s food market which was hit hard after the EU imposed sanctions on Moscow following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the ensuing conflict between Kiev troops and pro-Russia forces.
Iran Exporting Chewing Gum to Italy, Sweden, Australia
Iran has exported well over 1,500 tonnes of chewing gum to several countries in the world in the nine months to December 2016.
59% Increase in Iran’s Handicraft Exports
Iran’s handicraft exports during the past three years show a nearly 60% increase, an Iranian official announced.
62% Rise in Iran’s Non-Oil Exports
Iran’s exports of non-oil commodities have increased by 62 per cent in the first quarter of the Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
Iran Sees Rise in Export of Agricultural Products
Iran’s exports of agricultural products in the first two months of the current Iranian year have grown in term of both value and weight, according to data released by the Agriculture Ministry.
China’s Oil Imports from Iran up 19.5%
Recent official figures show that China’s imports of crude oil from Iran jumped by 19.5 percent in May compared to the same period last year.
Iran to Boost Annual Non-Oil Exports to $50bn: Trade Minister
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said the country plans to increase its annual non-oil exports to $50bn by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2017).
Iran’s Knowledge-Based Products Exports Hit $85m in Two Years
Exports of Iran’s knowledge-based products totalled $85m over the last two years, said Iranian Deputy Minister of Science Vahid Ahmadi.
Iran oil exports hit 2.4 million bpd
Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says Iran’s daily production of oil and condensate has risen to 2.4 million barrels.