iranImport MarketUAE The UAE is Iran's largest trade conduit, re-exporting consumer goods, machinery, electronics, and food products.
IRAN IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
Iran Import Data: See What Iran Imports & Who Drives Demand
Access verified Iran import data powered by official customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze Iran's import statistics, monitor product demand, identify active importers, and explore buyer activity using TradeImeX's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalTehran
Population92.4M
GDP$374B
Total merchandise import$65.56B
Global import rank82nd
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IMPORT MARKET
A Sanctions-Shaped Import Economy Leaning on a Handful of Partners
Iran's merchandise imports reached approximately $65.56B, up around 11.3% from the previous year's $58.92B, as machinery, cereals, and electrical equipment purchases picked up. Facing continued trade restrictions, Iran sources the overwhelming majority of its imports from a small circle of partners led by the UAE and China, with Türkiye also playing a significant role.
TradeImeX transforms official Iran customs data into searchable, company-level trade intelligence for exporters, manufacturers, sourcing teams, distributors, and researchers.
$65.56BTotal Imports
+11.3%Annual growth rate
95+HS Code Covered
Database typeCountry-Level Customs Import Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Imports of Iran by Product Category
Our Iran Import Data allows businesses to analyze the country's main imports using detailed HS code data. The largest imported product categories include:
Top Importing Products
Nuclear reactors, boilersHS Chapter 84
$9.70B14.80%
CerealsHS Chapter 10
$7.64B11.66%
Electrical machinery and equipmentHS Chapter 85
$7.55B11.53%
VehiclesHS Chapter 87
$2.77B4.23%
Animal and Vegetable oilsHS Chapter 15
$2.67B4.08%
Oil seeds and oleaginous fruitsHS Chapter 12
$2.45B3.74%
Iron and steelHS Chapter 72
$2.09B3.20%
Organic chemicalsHS Chapter 29
$2.07B3.16%
Plastics and articles thereofHS Chapter 39
$1.84B2.82%
Medical equipmentHS Chapter 90
$1.79B2.74%
TOP IMPORT PARTNERS
Iran Imports by Country: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Import PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  UAE | $20.56B | (31.4%) |
| 2 |  China | $18.33B | (28.0%) |
| 3 |  Turkey | $6.90B | (10.5%) |
| 4 |  Germany | $2.28B | (3.5%) |
| 5 |  India | $2.16B | (3.3%) |
| 6 |  Russia | $1.84 | (2.8%) |
| 7 |  United Kingdom | $1.29B | (2.0%) |
| 8 |  Swirzerland | $1.04B | (1.6%) |
| 9 |  Netherlands | $1.00B | (1.5%) |
| 10 |  Oman | $955.9M | (1.5%) |
TradeImeX enables users to analyze Iran imports by country, compare supplier performance, and understand sourcing concentration across global markets. The top import partners of Iran include:
China China supplies machinery, electronics, vehicles, and industrial equipment and remains Iran's key strategic trade partner.
Turkey Türkiye exports food products, textiles, machinery, and construction materials via overland routes.
Germany Germany supplies pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and specialized industrial machinery despite ongoing trade restrictions.
India India ships pharmaceuticals, tea, rice, and agricultural products to Iran.
Russia Russia supplies grains, machinery, and metals as bilateral trade ties continue to deepen.
United Kingdom The United Kingdom supplies Armenia with machinery, pharmaceuticals, industrial products, and specialized equipment supporting business and manufacturing activities.
Switzerland Switzerland exports pharmaceuticals, precious metals, chemicals, and high-value industrial products, making it a significant trade partner.
Netherlands The Netherlands supplies machinery, chemicals, agricultural products, and industrial goods, strengthening Armenia’s import supply chain.
Oman Oman exports mineral products, industrial materials, chemicals, and energy-related goods that support Armenia’s growing economic needs.
IRAN IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
AI-Powered Insights Reveal New Import Potential Across Iran
TradeImeX AI converts Iran import data into strategic trade intelligence by evaluating purchasing trends, supplier relationships, importer activities, sourcing patterns, and product movement. Discover emerging market opportunities, track evolving import requirements, identify reliable sourcing channels, and gain faster insights through advanced AI-driven trade analytics.
Concentrated sourcing is creating openings for alternative suppliers.
Iran's machinery, agriculture, and industrial sectors depend on imported equipment, cereals, and raw materials, with two trading partners currently accounting for close to 60% of total purchases. This concentration increases exposure to disruption and pricing pressure. Businesses can uncover opportunities by targeting consistent importers currently reliant on a narrow group of overseas suppliers.
Growth opportunityIndustrial machinery, cereals, and pharmaceutical inputs
Commercial targetFrequent importers seeking alternative supplier options
Risk to monitorHigh supplier concentration and evolving trade restrictions
A concentrated but resilient import market with steady demand for machinery and food staples.
Importers seeking alternatives to the two dominant supplier markets.
machinery, cereals, and industrial inputs open to new trade routes.
Commercial Use Cases
How Iran Import Data Supports Commercial Teams
Export Sales Teams
Use verified importer data to identify companies actively purchasing your products in the Iranian market.
Procurement & Sourcing
Analyze imports by country to compare suppliers, sourcing trends, and shipment history.
Market Research
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FAQs
Iran Import Data FAQs
What information is included in Iran Import Data?
Our database includes importer names, supplier names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, countries of origin, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions from official Iran customs data.
How large were Iran's imports recently?
Iran imported goods worth approximately $65.56B, up about 11.3% from the prior year, as reported in the latest available official customs data.
Can I search Iran imports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImeX allows users to search Iran imports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and importer activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. Our Iran importers' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does AI search improve Iran market research?
Our AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product markets using real shipment data.
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