Trade between the neighboring countries continues to expand as Iran exports to Iraq recorded strong growth during the first quarter of the current Iranian year. New customs data shows higher export volumes and increased cross-border transit activity through the Mehran border crossing. Officials linked the growth to stronger demand for construction supplies and agricultural products in the Iraqi market.
According to figures released by Iranian customs authorities, Iran exported 609,000 metric tons of goods to Iraq through the Mehran border crossing. The total value of those exports reached approximately $214.7 million during the three-month period that began on March 21. Compared with the same period last year, export value increased by 17 percent.
The latest figures were reported by Iran’s Mehr News Agency, citing Ilam Customs Director Sohrab Kamari. He said the increase reflected stronger commercial activity between the two neighboring countries. Demand from Iraqi buyers continued to support higher shipment volumes across the busy border crossing.
Agricultural products represented an important share of the exported goods. Iran also supplied a wide range of construction materials to Iraq as infrastructure and development projects continued. These materials included ceramic tiles, glass products, reinforcing steel, building stone, and cement clinker.
Additional exports consisted of iron ore, PVC pipes, and live fish. Kamari explained that demand for both agricultural goods and construction materials helped drive the overall increase in exports. The broader product mix also strengthened trade flows across the border.
Transit activity through the Mehran crossing also experienced significant growth during the reporting period. Customs officials recorded 31,967 metric tons of international transit cargo passing through the border point. That volume represented a 54 percent increase compared with the same quarter one year earlier.
Truck movements expanded even faster than cargo volumes. Authorities reported that 5,991 transit trucks crossed through Mehran during the first quarter. That figure marked a remarkable 476 percent increase from the corresponding period last year, highlighting a sharp rise in regional logistics activity.
The Mehran border crossing remains one of the most important trade gateways connecting Iran and Iraq. It handles large volumes of commercial goods while supporting supply chains serving both countries. Efficient customs operations at the crossing continue to play a key role in facilitating cross-border commerce.
Economic ties between Tehran and Baghdad have strengthened in recent years through growing trade exchanges and expanding transportation links. Rising exports reflect ongoing demand within Iraq for imported food products, industrial materials, and construction supplies. Businesses on both sides of the border continue to benefit from smoother trade procedures and higher commercial activity.
The latest customs figures suggest that bilateral trade could maintain its upward momentum if demand remains stable. Increased transit traffic also points to the growing regional importance of the Mehran crossing as a logistics hub. As commercial cooperation expands, Iran exports to Iraq are expected to remain an important contributor to economic relations between the two countries. Continued investment in border infrastructure and transportation could further support future growth in Iran exports to Iraq.