Report on Iran-Kenya Trade in 8 Months

Iran and Kenya traded US$50 million worth of goods in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Nov. 21), according to an Iranian official. Iran’s exports to Kenya reached 86,156 tons worth US$38.3 million during the period, registering a 20% year-on-year decrease, says Rouhollah Latifi, the deputy head of Iran-South Africa Merchants Club.

Bitumen worth US$29.71 million accounted for 78% of the exports. It was followed by industrial oils and other petroleum derivatives worth US$3.75 million with a share of 10% in total exports, food and agricultural products worth US$1.43 million accounted for 4% of exports. - Mehr