TEHRAN – Iran’s mobile phone imports fell 15 percent in volume and 21 percent in value in the first 10 months of the current Iranian year (March 2025-January 2026), customs data showed.

According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), a total of 7.498 million handsets worth $1.457 billion were imported from the start of the year through the end of the 10th month (Jan. 20).

The figures compare with nine million units valued at $1.8 billion imported during the same period of the previous year.

The decline reflects weaker demand and tighter import conditions, with mobile phones remaining one of the country’s major non-oil import items.

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