Iran-China Trade: In 2022, Iran exported $12.3B to China. The main products that Iran exported to China were Ethylene Polymers ($2.13B), Acyclic Alcohols ($826M), and Refined Copper ($765M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Iran to China have increased at an annualized rate of 128%, from $198M in 2017 to $12.3B in 2022.
In 2022, Iran did not export any services to China.
China-Iran Trade: In 2022, China exported $18.9B to Iran. The main products that China exported to Iran were Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($1.07B), Vehicle Bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles (8701 to 8705) ($553M), and Broadcasting Equipment ($258M). Over the past 5 years the exports of China to Iran have increased at an annualized rate of 133%, from $276M in 2017 to $18.9B in 2022.
In 2022, China did not export any services to Iran.
Comparison: In 2022, Iran ranked 60 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.072), and 86 in total exports ($15.9B). That same year, China ranked 22 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.12), and 1 in total exports ($3.73T).