Iran’s Non-Oil Trade Tops $34 Billion from March to July 2025

Iran’s Non-Oil Trade Reaches 61 Million Tons

Iran’s non-oil trade during the first four months of the Iranian year 1404 has once again demonstrated the resilience of the country’s trade sector. According to the official report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the total volume of non-oil trade reached 61.02 million tons, valued at $34.175 billion during this period.

Official Customs Report:

“In the first four months of the current year, Iran’s non-oil trade reached 61 million and 20 thousand tons, with a value of $34 billion and 175 million.”

Overview of Iran’s Non-Oil Trade in Summer 2025

Despite ongoing pressures, Iran managed to slightly increase the weight of its non-oil trade by 0.48% compared to the same period last year. However, the total value decreased by 10%, reflecting global market challenges and domestic economic factors.

Official Customs Report:

“During this period, non-oil trade by weight increased by 0.48%, but in terms of value, it decreased by 10% compared to the same period last year.”

The disconnect between rising volume and falling value signals fluctuating global commodity prices and currency volatility, with implications for Iran’s export revenues.

Key Statistics of Iran’s Non-Oil Trade

Indicator	Volume (Tons)	Value (USD)	Change YoY (Volume)	Change YoY (Value)
Total Non-Oil Trade	61,020,000	$34,175,000,000	+0.48%	–10.0%
– Exports	48,811,000	$16,549,000,000	+1.46%	–5.51%
– Imports	12,209,000	$17,627,000,000	–3.23%	–14.20%
Petrochemical Exports	17,402,000	$6,894,000,000	–8.30%	–10.22%

Source: IRICA Official Report

Where Are Iran’s Main Export Destinations?

China, Iraq, UAE, Turkey Lead as Key Markets in Early 1404

According to IRICA’s report, Iran’s non-oil exports during the first four months of 1404 (March to July 2025) were primarily shipped to the following countries:

China
Iraq
United Arab Emirates
Turkey
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Oman

These destinations dominate Iran’s export landscape, with key products including natural gas, liquefied propane, methanol, liquefied butane, and petroleum bitumen.

Official Customs Report :

“China, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Oman were the main export destinations for Iranian non-oil products in the first four months of 1404.”

An infographic titled "Iran's Non-Oil Trade (First Four Months of 1404 Iranian Calendar)" showing a total trade value of $34.2 billion (down 10%) and 61.0 million tons (up 0.5%). It includes a world map highlighting main export destinations (China, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman) and lists top import partners (UAE, China, Turkey, India, Germany, Russia, Netherlands) with their flags. The infographic also details leading export goods (natural gas, liquefied propane, methanol, liquefied butane, petroleum bitumen) and import goods (raw gold, corn, rice, sunflower oil, soybeans) with icons, covering the period from March 20 to July 21, 2025.

Iran’s Trade Challenges

Despite the increase in export volume, the value of exports dropped by 5.51% year-on-year. Imports also declined significantly, down 3.23% in volume and 14.20% in value. These shifts highlight persistent challenges:

International Sanctions: Restrict access to Western financial systems and certain markets.
Exchange Rate Volatility: Creates uncertainty for importers and exporters alike.
Commodity Price Fluctuations: Declining global prices for petrochemicals and raw materials reduce export revenues.

Official Customs Report :

“Of the total non-oil trade, 48.811 million tons valued at $16.549 billion were exports, while 12.209 million tons valued at $17.627 billion were imports.”

The Rajai Port Explosion: A Major Blow to Trade Logistics

In July 2025, an explosion at Shahid Rajai Port, Iran’s largest container port, severely disrupted trade operations. The blast damaged key infrastructure, delayed shipments, and forced rerouting of cargo, creating bottlenecks especially for containerized goods.

This disruption exacerbated challenges in foreign trade during early 1404, likely contributing to the decline in trade value and complicating Iran’s efforts to maintain smooth export and import flows.