Iran’s exports to Sri Lanka stood at 233,453 tons worth $51.11 million, up 69.50% and 28.33% in tonnage and value respectively year-on-year.
Sri Lanka was Iran’s 39th export destination during the year.
Iran mainly exported bitumen, non-alloy semi-finished iron/steel products, urea and turbines to Sri Lanka during the 12-month period, Financial Tribune reported.
In return, Sri Lanka exported 23,097 tons of goods worth $90.69 million to Iran, down 21.22% and 20.92% in tonnage and value respectively YOY.
Sri Lanka was the 35th exporter of goods to Iran during the period.
The imports mainly included tea, cans and coconuts.