Iran traded 55.84 million tons of goods worth $28.36 billion with Persian Gulf littoral states, namely Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, during the 11 months to Feb. 19, latest data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration show.
The UAE was Iran’s top trade partner among the Persian Gulf states under review with 21.3 million tons worth $18.8 billion. It was followed by Iraq with 30.36 million tons worth $9.27 billion and Kuwait with 3.07 million tons worth $152.54 million.
Iran’s exports totaled 42.02 million tons worth $12.72 billion.
Iraq was the main export destination with 28.02 million tons worth $8.22 billion and was followed by the UAE with 9.84 million tons worth $4.23 billion, Kuwait with 3.07 million tons worth $139.26 million, Qatar with 1.09 million tons worth $124.61 million, Bahrain with 11,770 tons worth $8.11 million and Saudi Arabia with 429 tons worth $41,405.
