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Iran’s non-oil exports up 38%

Iran’s commerce minister says the country’s non-petroleum exports have posted a considerable growth, hitting roughly $4bn in a two-month period alone.

The nation’s non-oil exports touched $3.9bn in the two months to May 21, 2010, up 38% year on year, Mehdi Ghazanfari was quoted by IRNA as telling reporters on Tuesday.

He said Iran’s staple exports include petrochemicals, carpets, pistachios and industrial products, among other things.

The minister further underlined import tariffs on luxury goods have been “raised to their highest level”, adding such commodities will enter the country after going through the ‘standard’ procedures.

He highlighted that the Commerce Ministry always supports domestic production, and added “the country should reach self-sufficiency in the food sector”.

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