Iran’s Non-Oil Exports to Uzbekistan Rise by 18%
Iran’s non-oil exports to Uzbekistan increased by 18% in value and 14% in weight during the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 20 - December 20, 2024), compared to the same period last year (March 21 - December 21, 2023), Trend reported, citing data from the Iranian Customs Administration. According to the report, Iran exported 414,000 tons of non-oil goods worth $292 million to Uzbekistan during this period. In the corresponding months of the previous Iranian year, exports totaled 364,000 tons, valued at approximately $248 million. Key Iranian Exports to Uzbekistan Iran’s main exports to Uzbekistan included: Milk and dairy products Petrochemicals Various types of pipes Glass containers Agricultural equipment Overall, Iran’s total trade turnover with Uzbekistan during the nine-month period reached 444,000 tons, valued at $358 million. Expanding Trade Ties with Kazakhstan In addition to strengthening economic relations with Uzbekistan, Iran is also deepening trade ties with Kazakhstan. As The Times of Central Asia reported, on January 30, Iranian Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref met with Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov in Almaty to discuss trade and transport cooperation. Kazakhstan’s trade with Iran reached $296 million in 2024, an 8.1% increase from the previous year. Notably, Kazakhstan’s exports to Iran grew by 29.1%, reaching $100.6 million. Kazakhstan plans to expand exports of wheat and barley, while both sides discussed increasing cargo traffic and upgrading port terminals to facilitate trade.