The value of Iran’s non-oil exports to Russia rose 12 percent in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) data showed.

Iran’s non-oil trade rose in the quarter to late September despite growing tensions in the West Asia region over that period.

EghtesadOnline: In the fiscal 2022-23, Iran’s exports to 15 neighboring countries sharing land or sea borders stood at 75.18 million tons worth $30.53 billion while imports hit 21.58 million tons worth $28.3 billion.