China is Iran’s largest trading partner, with total trade worth $32.4 billion, accounting for 26% of Iran’s total trade. It leads by a clear margin over all other partners.
The UAE ranks second, with trade valued at $28.2 billion (22.6% share), underscoring its role as a major regional trading and transit hub for Iranian goods.
Turkey and Iraq form the next tier of partners. Turkey records $17.3 billion in trade, while Iraq accounts for $12.3 billion, reflecting strong regional and cross-border economic ties.
Trade drops sharply beyond the top four. The European Union accounts for $6.7 billion, while countries such as Pakistan, Russia, Afghanistan and Oman each contribute less than 3% of Iran’s total trade.
Overall, the data shows Iran’s trade is highly concentrated, with a handful of partners—led by China and the UAE—anchoring its external economic relationships.
