In August 2025, Iran’s Industrial Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell significantly to 44.6 points, indicating a contraction in industrial activities. This decline directly affects the country’s production capacity and, consequently, its foreign trade performance — particularly exports to key markets such as Russia.
Canjoo’s May Report provides an overview of this month’s trade activities, highlighting key deals, new opportunities, and future outlook.
The Canjoo team has tried in this report to provide a comprehensive analysis of the methods of exporting to Russia, the existing challenges and obstacles, and the required permits. It also presents market opportunities, trends, and strategies to increase Iran’s share in this market, enabling exporters and traders to make better decisions for expanding their business.
CanJoo Spring Quarterly is a publication that covers the latest insights, trends, and news in trade, exports, and imports. With up-to-date and practical content, it helps readers gain a better understanding of market developments and make informed decisions.
Articles 19 to 22 of Iran’s Customs Law define the main procedures for unloading, transit, import, and export of goods. All goods must be unloaded with customs approval, and legal customs procedures for imports and exports must be followed.
Article 18 defines the regulations regarding the storage of goods, including storage conditions, permissible storage duration, safety and security measures, and customs supervision. This article ensures that goods are stored under proper and lawful conditions, preventing damage or violations.
Article 17 defines the situations and conditions in which customs is authorized to seize or confiscate goods, including customs violations, failure to provide necessary documents, or non-payment of duties and fees. It also outlines the legal procedures related to seizure and release of goods to ensure the rights of parties are protected and to prevent misuse.
Article 16 defines the processes and regulations regarding the fulfillment of legal obligations, including payment of duties and fees, submission of required documents, and handling disputes or objections by traders concerning customs decisions. The purpose of this article is to ensure fairness, transparency, and protection of the rights of parties in commercial and customs interactions.
Article 11 defines the regulations for recording information about goods and commercial operations in customs systems to ensure quick and accurate access to data. Article 12 outlines the procedures for maintaining documents, records, and customs files to ensure the security, accuracy, and lawful accessibility of information, preventing any violations or misuse.