Industrial projects worth over $3b inaugurated in 7 provinces in 5 weeks

TEHRAN- During five weeks since launching the Industry, Mining, and Trade Ministry’s new program called “Persistent Production-Effective Employment-Sustainable Exports”, 25 industrial projects worth 128.46 trillion rials (about $3.058 billion) have been inaugurated in seven provinces across Iran.

Over 3.5m tons of steel products produced in a quarter

TEHRAN- Production of steel products in Iran stood at over 3.566 million tons during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), IRNA reported.

Monthly car manufacturing up 31% yr/yr

TEHRAN- Car manufacturing in Iran rose 31 percent during the third month of the current Iranian calendar year (May 21-June 20), from the same month in the past year, IRNA reported.

Tire production increases 24% in a quarter yr/yr

TEHRAN- Production of tire in Iran has risen 24 percent during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20) compared to the same period of time in the past year, IRNA reported.

275 idle production units revived in Tehran Province in 15 months

TEHRAN- A deputy in Tehran Governorate said that 275 idle production units have been revived in Tehran Province during 15 months since the start of the previous Iranian calendar year (March 2019).

Over 72,000 industrial, mining units operating across Iran

TEHRAN – Latest Data released by the Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry shows that 72,250 industrial and mining units are operating across the country in which nearly 2.43 million people are working, ISNA reported.

Industry, mining, trade projects worth over $5.4b inaugurated in 2 months

TEHRAN – Some 196 industrial, mining and trade projects worth 230 trillion rials (about $5.48b) went operational throughout the country since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20) up to June 16.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Annual industrial growth of 2.1% achieved despite limitations

TEHRAN- Iran’s industry sector experienced a 2.1-percent growth during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19) as the country managed to support and empower domestic production, Saeed Zarandi, the deputy industry, mining and trade minister for planning, said in a press conference on Saturday.

Over 126,500 cars manufactured in 2 months

TEHRAN- Iranian carmakers manufactured 126,535 vehicles during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-May 20), IRNA reported, citing the data released by the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.

Tire output up 18% in 2 months yr/yr

TEHRAN- Production of tire in Iran has risen 18 percent during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-May 19) compared to the same period of time in the past year, IRNA reported.

Annual steel ingot output to reach 33m tons

TEHRAN- According to Iran’s outlook plan for the mining sector, production of steel ingot in the country is planned to hit 33 million tons in the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20, 2021), IRNA reported on Friday.

Industry Ministry allows unlimited exports of face masks, uniforms, serology kits

TEHRAN - Acting head of Iran’s Industry, Mining, and Trade Ministry announced the issuance of license for unlimited exports of face masks, nursing uniforms and COVID-19 serology test kits, Shata news reported on Wednesday.

Nearly $8b paid to SMEs, semi-finished projects in a year

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade’s data show that 335.77 trillion rials (nearly $7.99 billion) has been paid to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and semi-finished industrial projects with an over 60 percent physical progress during the previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19).

Industry Ministry plans to save $3.3b by surge in production

TEHRAN- Domestic production of industrial and mining products is planned to save the country over $3.3 billion in the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 20), Iranian Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Reza Rahmani announced, IRNA reported.

By Ebrahim Fallahi

Reviving small mines not enough, a change of approach is in order: official

TEHRAN – Holding nearly 70 different types of minerals, Iran is ranked among the world’s top 15 mineral-rich countries, however, the country’s mining sector is still underdeveloped and small mines which can be considered the major drivers of the industry are lagging behind a few big companies which enjoy the government’s full support.

Industry ministry authorizes 17 companies to import healthcare products

TEHRAN – Iranian Industry, Mining, and Trade Ministry has sent the list of 17 companies authorized for importing healthcare products to the Health Ministry.

Refrigerators, freezers manufacturing climbs 6.3%

TEHRAN- Manufacturing of refrigerators and freezers in Iran has risen 6.3 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2019-January 20, 2020), from the same period of time in the previous year.

'Domestic production to create jobs for youth'

TEHRAN – Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Reza Rahmani says promoting domestic production is going to create new job opportunities for the country’s youth which constitute the majority of the country’s 80-million population, IRNA reported.

Steel ingot production up 4% in 9 months on year

TEHRAN- Production of steel ingot rose four percent in Iran during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Decemebr 21, 2019) from the same period of time in the previous year, IRNA reported on Friday.

Heavy vehicles tire imports at 3m in H1

TEHRAN- Iran imported three million tires of heavy vehicles during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), IRIB quoted Mohammadreza Ganji, the head of Iranian Tire Industry Association, as saying on Tuesday.

‘Boosting domestic production a must, even after sanctions’

TEHRAN – Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Reza Rahmani said developing the country’s domestic production must be seriously pursued whether the country is under sanctions or not, Shata reported.

Industry ministry following 34 programs to promote production

TEHRAN - Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade is implementing 34 executive programs for promoting domestic production across the country in the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 21), ILNA reported on Monday, quoting the industry minister.

Economy ministry offers banking reform plan to govt.

TEHRAN – Iran’s Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Farhad Dejpasand said a program for amending the country’s banking system has been prepared by the ministry and handed over to President Rouhani in late September.

Paper production up 2.3% in 5 months on year

TEHRAN- Production of paper in Iran rose 2.3 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22) compared to the same period of time in the previous year, IRNA reported citing the data released by the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.

Manufacturing of refrigerators, freezers rises 13.6% in 5 months on year

TEHRAN- Manufacturing of refrigerators and freezers in Iran during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21- August 22) has risen 13.6 percent from that of the same period of time in the previous year, IRNA reported citing the data released by the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.

Industry ministry to eliminate nearly $10b of imports by 2023

TEHRAN - Iranian industry minister said by the Iranian calendar year of 1402 (starts in March 2023) nearly $10 billion worth of imports in the country’s industrial sector will be prevented by replacing them with domestically-made products.

Industry ministry takes steps to reform auto sector

TEHRAN – Iranian industry, mining and trade minister said reforming the country’s auto industry requires collaboration of all sectors and the ministry has taken steps in this regard, Shata reported.

Iran targets $50b in exports to neighboring countries

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Industry Minister Hossein Modares Khiabani said his ministry has it on the agenda to increase the value of exports to Iran’s 15 neighbors up to $50 billion, Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday.

34 industrial units inaugurated in Tehran Province

TEHRAN- On the occasion of the Government Week (August 24-30), 34 industrial units were inaugurated in different areas of Tehran Province on Tuesday, IRNA reported.

Steel products output up 11.6% in 4 months on year

TEHRAN- Production of steel products in Iran has risen 11.6 percent during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), from that of the same period of time in the past year, IRNA reported citing the data released by the Industry Ministry.