Iran Reports Increase in Exports via Railway
Shahriar Naqizadeh, the director-general of foreign trade at the Islamic Republic of Iran railway announced a 40% growth in rail exports, compared to the same period last year.
He added that the first eight months of the current Persian calendar year saw the exports of over 1.85 million tons of various cargoes by rail, representing a growth of over half a million tons, or equivalent to 40%, compared to the previous year.
Naqizadeh underlined that the growth is related to the measures adopted by the rail transportation industry, including implementation of a smart and floating tariff policy, processes for providing relief wagons, facilitating the movement of Iranian wagons abroad, and supporting the qualified and capable private sector.
Reports said in October that Iran’s non-oil exports reached $25.94 billion in the first six months of the current Persian calendar year (March 21– September 22), nearly unchanged from the $25.92 billion recorded in the same period last year.
During the mentioned period, the export volume rose by six percent, indicating stronger trade activity despite global and domestic challenges.
Mohammad-Ali Dehqan Dehnavi, the head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said last year marked a record-breaking performance for Iran’s non-oil exports, which climbed to $57 billion, a 15.8 percent year-on-year increase, the highest figure in the country’s history.
He noted that exports had slowed earlier this year due to temporary setbacks — including the 12-day conflict in the region, an explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, and energy shortages — but these were later offset by a recovery in subsequent months.
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