Some 16 million tons of goods were imported in this time with a decrease of 30 percent compared to the corresponding period last year, the official said.
Imported goods are essential commodities, raw materials, and production machinery, he added, saying that of a total 16 million tons of imported goods, about 10 million tons are essential commodities and 6 million tons are raw materials and production machinery.
Despite the US economic terrorism, Iran has still enough ability to export, he mentioned.
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