One of the topics always subject to intense debate and interpretation is what percentage of Iran’s economic problems is related to sanctions.

While it is too early to know what approach Trump might take in his new tenure given his mercurial nature and unpredictable policymaking style, the Iranian economy is not what it was in 2018.

Iran’s non-oil exports reached $38.152 billion in the eight months to late November.

Iran exported $187 million width of fishery products in the five months to August 21.

Iran is the 11th footwear producer in the world and the largest producer and consumer of shoes in West Asia, with a capacity to turn into a hub of raw materials and exports.  

Iranian companies and businesses exported $12 billion worth of services in the year to late March.

Iran’s reliance on oil revenues has made its foreign exchange income and economy prone to oil price fluctuations, indicating how it is important to diversify export products and promote non-oil trade.