53% Increase in Import of Essential Goods
TEHRAN (Iran News) Minister Madanizadeh stated that through special measures and inter-agency coordination, the volume of essential goods imported between June 10 and June 16 reached 980,000 tons. This marks a remarkable growth compared to the previous week, demonstrating a 53% increase.
He noted that during the week of June 3 to June 9, only 639,000 tons of essential goods had been cleared, and he attributed this surge to the effectiveness of the policies recently implemented. The Minister praised the efforts of customs staff and transportation sector workers, emphasizing their crucial role in facilitating the rapid clearance process.
Madanizadeh further highlighted that among the five main categories of essential goods, imports have tripled—from 271,000 tons to 814,000 tons—underscoring the government’s commitment to ensuring sufficient supply during these challenging times.
He assured that this upward trend in imports would continue, and with ongoing planning and coordination, the government is confident that the basic needs of the population will be adequately met.
Concluding his remarks, the Minister emphasized that maintaining market stability and timely provision of essential goods remain top priorities for the government. He affirmed that all available resources and operational capacities are being mobilized to achieve this crucial goal.
- source : IRAN NEWS ECONOMIC DESK
