Iran exported $510 million in non-oil goods to Afghanistan between March 21 and June 21, making it Iran’& rsquo; s fifth-largest export location, according to the Iran Customs Administration.Officials and business leaders emphasized the growing trade relationship was key to regional stability.
At a recent Iran-Afghanistan trade conference, ICCIMA’& rsquo; s deputy head, Payam Baqeri, required a much deeper financial collaboration, pointing out shared history and complementary resources—-- such as Iran’& rsquo; s industrial infrastructure and Afghanistan’& rsquo; s mineral wealth.Baqeri likewise highlighted efforts to broaden trade through joint ventures, labor force development, and easing trade barriers.
Iran’& rsquo; s Agriculture Minister revealed preparedness to boost cooperation in farming services and called for a joint committee to advance bilateral ties.A technical meeting in Kabul on April 10 examined progress on the Tehran-Kabul financial pact, focusing on trade, transit, mining, and agriculture.Bilateral trade between the 2 countries surged by 84% in 2024, reaching $3.2 billion.
Iran exported $3.14 billion worth of goods—-- mostly oil products, steel, food, and construction products—-- while Afghanistan’& rsquo; s exports to Iran, generally raw and farming products, grew by 116% to $54 million.The post Iran’& rsquo; s non-oil exports to Afghanistan totaled $510 million in very first quarter initially appeared on TINS News|Afghanistan News.