Iran, Russia Trade over 1.8 Billion Dollars of Non-Oil Products in 9 Months
Since the start of this year until the end of December, Iran exported 1.056 million tons of non-oil goods to Russia, valued at $803 million, marking a 14% increase compared to the same period last year.
Customs data revealed that 1.491 million tons of goods, worth $1.099 billion, were imported from Russia into Iran during this period.
Commenting on Iran's exports to Russia, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Rouhollah Latifi, said, "Bell peppers were our top export to Russia in this period, showing a 175% increase in weight compared to the same period last year."
Latifi further noted that from April to the end of December, Iran's main import from Russia was raw gold, weighing 3,595 kilograms and valued at $281 million.
His comments came as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin have signed a cooperation pact, deepening the partnership between two neighboring states.
Iranian and Russian officials said the “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” covers areas from trade and military cooperation to science, culture and education.
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