TEHRAN – The value of textile and garment exports reached $970 million in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), a 15 percent rise compared to the preceding year.

According to the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade, Afghanistan, Iraq and Central Asian countries make up the main export markets for Iranian textile and clothing products, IRNA reported.

Iran has exported some $805 million worth of the mentioned goods during last year’s first 10 months (March 21, 2017-January 20, 2018).

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