Iran’s Mineral Exports Passed $7 Billion in 9 Months

According to the report of public relations of IMIDRO, Mineral exports accounted for 51% and 22% of Iran’s total nine-month shipments in terms of volume and value respectively.

Steel took the lion’s share of mineral exports in terms of value, worth $3.4 billion followed by copper with $642 million, cement chain with $407 million and iron ore with $346 million, types of ores with $275 million zinc chain with $203 million and aluminum products with $145 million.

During the period under review, Iran exported over 440,000 tons of coal and coke worth over $68 million.

Imports Down 31%

Imports during the same period stood at $2.5 billion, registering a 38% and 31% fall in tonnage and value respectively year-on-year.