The latest data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration show that trade turnover between Iran and the Economic Cooperation Organization’s member states reached 14.64 million tons worth $11.2 billion during the current Iranian year’s first eight months (March 21-Nov. 21), registering a 32.77% fall in terms of weight, but a 7.19% rise in terms of value compared with last year’s corresponding period.
Turkey was Iran’s main trade partner among the countries under review with 7.32 million tons worth $7.21 billion. It was followed by Pakistan with 2.61 million tons worth $1.46 billion and Afghanistan with 2.24 million tons worth $1.1 billion, Financial Tribune reported.
Iran’s exports to ECO members stood at 11.54 million tons worth $6.51 billion during the eight months ending Nov. 21, registering a 38.05% and a 4.52% decline in terms of weight and value YOY, respectively.
MNA/PR