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Iran eyes transit wheat from Russia

Transport Materials 23 May 2022 17:54 (UTC +04:00)
Iran eyes transit wheat from Russia

TEHRAN, Iran, May 23. Iran is eyeing possible transit of grains from Russia to the Persian Gulf region and other countries, said the head of Iran's Food Industries Associations Mohammad Reza Mortazavi, Trend reports citing ILNA

"Iran can transit wheat from Russia to other countries and Iranian companies could dominate the trade," he said.

He pointed out that Iran, Russia, and Kazakhstan could barter wheat and grains with other products such as vegetables, fruits, and dairy.

According to the official, Iran is predicted to import 7.5 million tons of wheat in the current Iranian year (starting March 21, 2022) and will increase the guaranteed purchase of 5.5 million tons of domestic wheat by September.

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