BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 17.
During the first six months of the current Iranian year (March
21–Sept. 22, 2026), 4.1 million tons of products worth $1.5 billion
were exported through Imam Khomeini Port in Iran's southwestern
Khuzestan Province.
According to Trend's analysis based on data from the Iranian
Customs Administration, exports through Imam Khomeini Port
decreased by 33% in value and 41% in weight during the six months
compared with the same period of the previous Iranian year (March
21–Sept. 22, 2025).
During the six months, 6.4 million tons of products worth $2.9
billion were imported into the country through Imam Khomeini Port.
Imports increased by 16% in value but decreased by 34% in weight
compared with the same period of the previous year.
During the reporting period, 204,000 tons of products were
transited through Imam Khomeini Port, up 268% compared with the
same period of the previous year.
Customs revenues at Imam Khomeini Port totaled 292 trillion
rials, or approximately $164 million, during the six months,
increasing by 318% compared with the same period of the previous
year.
During the first nine months of the previous Iranian year (March
21–Dec. 22, 2025), non-oil exports through Imam Khomeini Port
totaled 9.73 million tons worth $3.29 billion. During the same
period, 12.8 million tons of products worth $5.32 billion were
imported through the port.
Imam Khomeini Port has an annual capacity to load and unload 60
million tons of oil and non-oil products. The port has previously
been described as one of Iran's major strategic ports and a key
entry point for essential goods.
