Having many capabilities in various fields, including industry, agriculture, mining and culture and art, Iran has a high potential in the field of export. However, due to political, economic and technical constraints, the export route still presents challenges for many businesses. In this article, we have examined Iran’s export opportunities and existing challenges and possible solutions to solve them.
Iran’s export opportunities
1- Big market and need for foreign products: With a population of more than 80 million people, Iran is a big market for foreign products. Also, due to technical and production limitations, the need to import products such as machinery, household appliances and auto parts in Iran is very high.
2- Natural assets: Iran, having very rich mineral and oil and gas reserves, has the ability to export raw materials and related products.
3- Producer of agricultural and food products: With a suitable climate for growing and selling all kinds of agricultural products, Iran has the ability to produce and export a variety of agricultural and food products.
4- Producer of industrial products: Despite the variety of industries in Iran, this country has the ability to produce and export products such as steel, machinery, electronics, etc.
Iran’s export challenges
1- International restrictions: Due to international sanctions against Iran, many businesses have problems exporting their products.
2- Problems related to banking and money delivery: due to banking and cash restrictions in Iran, exports and imports may face banking and money delivery problems.
3- Transportation and communication problems: Transportation and communication problems between countries can reduce the quality of products and increase transportation costs.
4- Problems related to borders and customs: Problems related to customs and borders can cause delays in exports and imports.
5- Failure to upgrade technology: Failure to upgrade technology and technology in many industries can reduce the competitiveness and quality of products.
Possible solutions to solve Iran’s export challenges
1- Improving international relations: Improving relations with other countries and maintaining common interests can help reduce international restrictions and increase exports.
2- Banking facilities and money delivery: providing banking facilities and solving problems related to money delivery can help to increase exports and imports.
3- Improving transportation and communication: Improving transportation and communication between countries can help increase the quality of products and reduce transportation costs.
4- Reforming customs policies: Reforming customs policies and facilitating the customs process can help speed up the export and import process.
5- Technology upgrade: Technology upgrade and technology in different industries can help to increase the competitiveness and quality of products.
Conclusion
Although exports in Iran face challenges such as international restrictions, banking and remittance problems, transportation and communication problems, problems related to borders and customs, and lack of technological advancement, but with the promotion of international relations, banking and remittance facilities, transportation and Communication, reforming customs policies and upgrading technology can help increase exports. As a country with high potential in the field of exports, Iran can make significant progress as an important country in the region and the world, from an economic and political point of view, by reforming its economic and technological policies and improving its position in the world market. Finally, considering Iran’s export opportunities and by improving export facilities and conditions, it is possible to take steps towards the economic development of the country and help to meet the country’s domestic and foreign exchange needs.