Iran exports 5.37 mln tons of minerals to Afghanistan in 9 months

TEHRAN, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Iran's mineral exports to Afghanistan have reached 5.37 million tons since last March, the Financial Tribune reported Sunday.

The total value of the Iranian mineral exports to Afghanistan amounted to 672.9 million U.S. dollars during the Iranian calendar year starting from March 21, 2017, the report said.

Semi-finished steel products had the lion's share of the exports, as they made up 533,358 tons that was worth 230.1 million dollars.

Other major mineral products exported to Afghanistan included ceramic and tile products, which were 875,904 tons with a value of 142.45 million dollars, cement with 3.31 million tons worth 116.5 million dollars, and finished steel products with 38,572 tons worth 65.82 million dollars.

Iran's overall mineral exports to the rest of the world during the nine months stood at 48.66 million tons worth over 6.85 billion dollars. Enditem