Iran is a large producer of oil, gas, urea, methanol and bitumen, but sanctions shape every transaction.
CapitalTehran
CurrencyIranian rial (IRR)
LanguagesPersian
RegionMiddle East
Why Iran matters for trade
- Large urea, ammonia, methanol and bitumen output
- Pistachios and saffron for export
- Large imports of feed grains and vegetable oils
What Iran sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Crude oil and condensate, LPG, Urea and ammonia, Methanol, Bitumen, Pistachios, Steel | Corn, Soybeans, Vegetable oils, Wheat, Machinery |
Main ports and routes
Bandar Abbas, Bandar Imam Khomeini, Bushehr, Assaluyeh, Chabahar.
Check before you tradeUN sanctions were reimposed in September 2025, and US and EU sanctions apply. Most banks, insurers and shipowners will not handle Iranian-origin goods. Take legal advice before any engagement.
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We are expanding this overview into a full country guide with trade values and product groups, opportunities, company setup, government procedures, ministries and official websites, how to find partners, business culture and recent trade updates.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026