TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s saffron exports during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22) rose 16.22 percent compared to the same period of time in the previous year, IRNA reported.

As reported, some 68.640 tons of saffron worth $92.623 million was exported to 55 different countries during the mentioned time.

In terms of weight, the country’s five-month exports registered a 26.48 percent rise year-on-year.

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