New data released by Eurostat show Germany was the top trading partner of Iran in the EU region during the period, as the two countries exchanged over €1.47 billion worth of goods, 18.07% more than in a similar period of the year before.
Italy came next with €488.68 million worth of trade with Iran to register a 9.61% year-on-year rise, Financial Tribune reported.
The Netherlands with €353.88 million (down 0.11%) and Spain with €269.61 million (up 13.16%) were Iran's other major European trade partners.
MNA/PR