Seoul:Iranian exports through the Razi Customs Office, which borders Türkiye's Kapiköy checkpoint, have experienced significant growth during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year. The value of exports surged by 250%, reaching $470 million.

According to Trend News Agency, figures released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) and cited by Razi Customs chief Ali Asghar Abdollahi, indicate that outbound cargo volume through this northwestern transit hub also expanded by 150% in weight between March 21 and October 22, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025.

During the reported period, 746,000 tons of goods were exported through the Razi customs checkpoint. Additionally, 290,000 tons of goods worth $337 million were transported through Razi customs for import purposes, marking a 250% increase in both value and weight compared to the previous year.

The cargo transported through Razi customs mainly consisted of essential goods such as wheat, barley, rice, tea, and cooking oil, as well as raw materials. Trend's calculations based on data from the Iranian Customs Administration show that 640,000 tons of goods worth $376 million were exported through Razi during the first six months of the current Iranian year, marking a 258% increase in value and a 200% increase in volume compared to the same period last year.

Iran follows the Solar Hijri calendar, also known as the Persian calendar, which currently marks the year as 1405. The calendar year begins on March 20 or 21, with the first six months consisting of 31 days each, followed by five months of 30 days, and a final month with either 29 or 30 days, depending on the year.