Iran Exports Aquatics to 45 Countries in 5-Monht Period: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran exported aquatic products to 45 countries in the world in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024), an official said.
It is predicted that Iran will export 300,000 tons of aquatic products overseas by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (to end March 20, 2025), Deputy Minister of Ariculture Hossein Hosseini stated.
Hosseini noted that a variety of marine fish species, ready-to-eat feed for aquatics, and shrimp are at the top of Iran’s marine exports.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has announced that the export of fishery products in the aforementioned period increased by 32% in weight and 24% in value, respectively, he said.
The exports of fishery products in this period stood at 68,000 tons, showing a 32 percent growth compared to last year’s corresponding period, the head of the Iranian Fishery Organization added, IRNA reported.
Last year, Iran exported 210,000 tons of fishery products to more than 50 countries, hitting a record of $650 million of aquatic products, which shows the country’s success in adhering to international standards, he added.
Hosseini further noted that Iran plans to reach the export of 300,000 tons of aquatic products worth about $700 million by the end of the current Iranian year.
