SEMNAN – Morteza Hajian-Nejad, Director General of Semnan Province Customs, announced that 372,000 tons of goods worth $201 million were exported through the province’s official customs offices during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2025 – January 20, 2026), with shipments destined for 43 countries worldwide.
Speaking to Mehr News Agency, Hajian-Nejad highlighted the expanding geographical reach of Semnan’s exports, noting an increase in destination countries compared to previous years.
Top Export Destinations:
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Iraq
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Afghanistan
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Turkey
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Russia
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*(Other countries comprising the 43-nation portfolio)*
Export Growth:
The customs official reported positive growth indicators:
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8% increase in weight compared to the same period last year
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7% increase in value year-on-year, reaching $201 million
Record Number of Exporters:
A significant development in Semnan’s export landscape is the surge in active trading companies. Hajian-Nejad stated that 296 commercial and manufacturing companies conducted exports through Semnan’s customs during this 10-month period—nearly triple the previous average of around 100 companies.
Import Performance:
Regarding imports, the province recorded:
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39,000 tons of imported goods cleared through customs
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$190 million total value of imports
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Primary imports: Industrial production line machinery and raw materials
Customs Revenue:
Semnan’s customs revenue reached 6,970 billion rials during the 10-month period, marking a substantial 24% growth compared to the same period in the previous year. These funds are deposited into the national treasury.
Postal Exports:
In a growing trend, 204 postal parcels valued at $44,000 were exported through Semnan’s customs during this period.
Anti-Smuggling Operations:
Customs authorities opened and investigated 289 suspected smuggling cases valued at approximately 1,000 billion tomans (approximately $100 million based on official rates).
🤖 AI Summary:
*Semnan province has expanded its non-oil export footprint to 43 countries, shipping 372,000 tons worth $201 million in 10 months—an 8% weight increase and 7% value growth. Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Russia lead as top destinations. The number of active exporting companies nearly tripled to 296, signaling robust SME participation. Imports focused on industrial machinery and raw materials ($190 million). Customs revenue surged 24% to 6,970 billion rials, while authorities processed 289 smuggling cases worth 1,000 billion tomans.*
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