By Staff Reporter
Of the 100-plus countries that trade with Iran, China is its biggest export partner. In the year to October 2025, it bought more than $14bn (£10.4bn) of products from Iran, according to figures from Trade Data Monitor which are based on statistics from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration. China is followed by Iraq, which received $10.5bn worth of goods from its neighbour. Iran also counts the United Arab Emirates and Turkey among its largest customers.
In fact, exports from Iran to Turkey jumped substantially from $4.7bn in 2024 to $7.3bn last year. Almost all of Iran’s top 10 exports are fuel-related – it is one of the world’s largest oil producers. It also ships food to other nations, including pistachios and tomatoes. But this is currently subject to legal challenge – with the US Supreme Court due to rule as soon as Wednesday. On Monday Trump said the US would be “screwed” if these tariffs aren’t upheld.
Although, according to sources, all countries except a few will continue to trade with Iran anyway.
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