Iran’s exports to Turkey jumped 59 percent in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21–September 21), reaching $4.373 billion from $2.756 billion in the same period last year, according to Abdolamir Rabihavi, Director General of the West Asia and Africa Office at the Iran Trade Promotion Organization.
Rabihavi described the overall trade trend with several West Asian countries as positive despite regional tensions, saying the export figures for the first half reflect that resilience. He noted that while recent developments affected trade volumes with some Persian Gulf states, Turkey and Oman have remained comparatively steady partners.
The sharp rise in Turkey-bound exports comes as Iran has moved to ease some land-border restrictions in recent months. “Despite problems on the country’s southern water routes, part of the limitations on land routes have been removed, allowing greater use of border capacity,” Rabihavi said.
He expressed hope that if the positive export trend continues through the second half of the year, Iran will see further growth in trade with regional countries.
The figures offer a rare bright spot for Iran’s non-oil trade amid broader regional uncertainty.
