Iran Agrifood Exports Drop 15%

Iran exported 8.48 million tons of agricultural and food products worth US$5.23 billion in the fiscal 2021-22 (ended March 20), latest data released by the Agricultural Jihad Ministry show. The figures indicate a decline of 4.06% in tonnage and 15.84% in value year-on-year. Pistachio topped the list of exports in terms of value with US$914.43 million. Tomato was the second major agricultural export product in terms of value with US$384.49 million, followed by dates with US$305.23 million, apple with US$278.95 million and watermelon with US$208.58 million. - Financial Tribune