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Iran at a Glance

Bilateral Cooperation between Iran- Hong Kong. 2007. Iran at a Glance. EXIT. Key Indicators. Persian Gulf. Source: Central Bank of Iran, Iran Customs Dept., The World Bank, IMF. EXIT. Key Indicators.

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Iran at a Glance

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  1. Bilateral Cooperation between Iran- Hong Kong 2007 Iran at a Glance EXIT

  2. Key Indicators Persian Gulf Source: Central Bank of Iran, Iran Customs Dept., The World Bank, IMF EXIT

  3. Key Indicators • Iran with a GDP worth $480 billion(based on Iranian Rial purchase power against us dollar) and • over a $139 billion in Foreign Trade volume in year 2007 is one of the economic powers and large markets in the Middle-East region. • Iran has extra ordinary expansion and investment potentials in the fields of Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals, Mines, Industries, Agriculture and Service sectors. EXIT

  4. Key Indicators • Iran ranks 4th on Diversity of Agricultural Products in the world. • Iran is the 2nd Producer of Oil & Gas in the world. • Iran holds 4th to 9th rank in the production of Zinc, Lead, Cobalt, Aluminum, Manganese, Copper in the world. • 233 Techno-Engineering projects have been executed in 33 countries by Iranian companies over the last 10 years. EXIT

  5. Key Indicators • Industrial commodities make up about 70% of Non-oil export. • Import structure consists of 20% capital, 60% intermediated, 20% consumer goods. • Iran holds the 7th standing in tourist attractions however, has little share in the trade of world tourism EXIT

  6. Trade Strategies EXIT

  7. Goals & Objectives Increasing the Country’s Stake in the International Trade Proactive Interaction with the Global Economy Competition & Anti-trust Policies Renovation of National Commercial Systems EXIT

  8. Goals & Objectives 1. Trade Facilitation 2. Development of Foreign Trade & Non - Oil Export Promotion 8. Restructuring & Improving Human Resources Goals & Objectives 7. Targeted Subsidies 3. Active Participation In Regional Blocks 4. E-Commerce Development 6. Local Market Regulating 5. Distribution Channels Productivity Upgrading EXIT 2

  9. Potential Export EXIT

  10. Potential Export Products & Services mAgriculture Sector: - Agricultural & Horticultural Products - Poultry, Husbandry & Fisheries Products m Industry Sector: - Food and Beverage - Textile & Leather - Construction Materials - Chemical Products - Fur Products - Plastic , Melamine Ware - Iron, Steel & Metal Ores - Refined Petrochemical Products - Pharmaceutical, Hygienic, Cosmetic Products - Transportation Equipment, Vehicles & Parts EXIT

  11. Potential Export Products & Services mMines Sector: - Metal Mines - Non-Metal Mines m Services Sector: - Tourism - Technical & Engineering - Financial & Banking - Information Technology - Health Care Services - Labor Force - Transportation & Transit mHandicrafts Sector: - Hand Knotted Carpets - Handicrafts (other) EXIT

  12. Potential Export Comparative Advantage of Agriculture EXIT

  13. Comparative Advantage of Agriculture • According to FAO, the principal structure of the world agriculture products is composed of 66 different products and Iran is among the top 10 countries producing 15 types of these products in the world • Iran ranks 4th on Diversity of Agricultural products in the world • Cultivated Lands (about 14 millions of hectares) • 4 Season Products EXIT

  14. Comparative Advantage of Agriculture • Continental Climate: - Different types of climates - Significant differences in temperature between: • Different Regions of the country • Different Seasons • Day & Night (sharp difference) - 12000 Different Species of Plants - Average number of Sunny Days (300 Days) EXIT

  15. Husbandry 2007 Sheep Goat Source: FAO EXIT

  16. Crops Primary 2007 Source: FAO EXIT

  17. Crops Primary 2007 Source: FAO EXIT

  18. Potential Export Comparative Advantage of Mine & Industry EXIT

  19. Mineral Reserves EXIT

  20. Potential Export Mine & Industry Sector: - Food and Beverage - Textile & Leather - Construction Materials - Chemical Products - Fur Products - Plastic , Melamine Ware - Iron, Steel & Metal Ores - Refined Petrochemical Products - Pharmaceutical, Hygienic, Cosmetic Products - Transportation Equipment, Vehicles & Parts - Metal Mines - Non-Metal Mines EXIT

  21. Petrochemical Industry Source: National Petrochemical Company EXIT

  22. Petrochemical Industry Source: National Petrochemical Company EXIT

  23. Petrochemical Industry Source: National Petrochemical Company EXIT

  24. Potential Export Technical & Engineering Services EXIT

  25. Consulting & Contracting Firms • Dams, Tunnels, Bridges, Irrigation, Drainage & Waste Water Treatment • Power Lines & Power Plants • Electronics Industry & Information Technology • Telecommunications Equipment • Industrial Factories and Installations • Machinery Design & Refinery Equipment EXIT

  26. Export Projects 1994-2007 EXIT

  27. Export Markets 2007 EXIT

  28. Export Markets 1994-2007 Belarus Kazakhstan Azerbaijan Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan Armenia Albania Turkmenistan Turkey Tajikistan Syria Afghanistan Cyprus Iraq Morocco Lebanon Kuwait Pakistan Libya Qatar India UAE Oman Bangladesh Saudi Arabia Niger Djibouti Yemen Sudan Benin Senegal Venezuela Zimbabwe 1994-2007 EXIT

  29. Foreign Trade Export & Import EXIT

  30. Trends of Export & Import Value: $US Billion Iran’s Export Iran’s Import Source: Central Bank of I.R. Iran EXIT

  31. Main Trading Partners (Top 10) Value: $US Million Non-Oil Export Imports Source: I.R. Iran Customs Administration EXIT

  32. Non-Oil Export Trends Value: $US Billion Iran’s Non-Oil Export Source: I.R. Iran Customs Administration EXIT

  33. Non-Oil Export ($US Billion) Share Projects Value ($US Billion) * Source: I.R. Iran Customs Administration EXIT

  34. Import Trends Value: $US Billion Iran’s Import Source: I.R. Iran Customs Administration EXIT

  35. Import by Main Products Source: I.R. Iran Customs Administration EXIT

  36. Import Structure Source: I.R. Iran’s Custom 38

  37. Free Zones Trade & Industrial EXIT

  38. Advantages 6 Free Trade-Industrial Zones 19 Special Economic Zones • Unique Geographical Locations • Sufficiently Developed Infrastructure • Foreign Investment Incentives EXIT

  39. Zones Distribution Free Trade-Industrial Zone Special Economic Zone EXIT

  40. Kish • Unique Climatic Conditions in the Persian Gulf • Great Tourist Attractions (1,000,000 Incoming Passengers Annually) • Good Potential for Electronic City and as a Home Base for Information Technology • Strategic Location & Physical Distance from the United Arab Emirates EXIT

  41. Qeshm • Rich Mineral Reserves • Deep Coasts • Position of the Island in the routes of shipping lines convenient for Ships Maintenance, Fuel Installations and Logistics • Great Tourist Attractions and Potentials for Bio-Technology Development EXIT

  42. Chabahar • Moderate Climatic Conditions • Best Point for Transit of South East Asia to CIS, Afghanistan, Turkey and Iraq • Good Access to Land Roads • Good Infrastructure EXIT

  43. Investment Climate EXIT

  44. The Policy • Contribution to Economic Development • Financing Projects • Upgrading Technological & Managerial Skills • Enhancing Quality Output • Increasing Employment • Export Promotion • Sharing Benefits & Risks on equal terms without discrimination EXIT

  45. Main Advantages • Political & Economic Stability (Desired G.D.P Growth) • Strategic Location • Easy access to 15 Neighboring Markets with the Population of 300 million and Imports of $US 200 Billion • Market Potentials and Proximity • Labor Privileges • Developed Infrastructure • Low Utility and Production Cost • Abundant Natural Resources • New Investment Legislation • Climatic Characteristics • Fiscal Incentives • Political Stability EXIT

  46. Main Foreign Investors in Iran Others: 8 % Europe: 30 % Africa: 25 % America: 3 % Asia: 34 % Value : US$ Millions Source: Organization for investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) EXIT

  47. Exploring Markets Globally Market promotion activities of ITPO enable Iranian companies to identify new marketing opportunities for their goods & services and educate exporters about target markets charac`teristics. Market Information ITPO disseminates information on foreign markets and business opportunities to Iranian SMEs. Reports covering changes in trade trends, competitors' activities, new business opportunities, trade policies and regulations are also made available to Iranian companies. 47 EXIT

  48. International Trade Cooperation ITPO places special emphasis on developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with TPOs (Trade Promotion Organizations) as well as major international trade organizations to facilitate trade on a reciprocal basis. Trade Missions  ITPO organizes trade missions to major existing and emerging markets. By participating in these missions, Iranian companies can develop business contacts and network with foreign officials, business leaders and international buyers. 48 EXIT

  49. Collecting Business Information to Serve Businessmen ITPO undertakes comprehensive world market research activities and monitors the economic environment as it impacts on trade trends. ITPO also studies world trade issues, business trends, and new management strategies. Trade Fairs & Exhibitions ITPO issues permission for organizing domestic & International exhibitions in Iran and also participation of Iranian companies in international trade fairs and exhibitions abroad .ITPO also supports participation of Iranian SME’s in international events for displaying their growing diversity and sophistication of products and services. 49 EXIT

  50. Trade Enquiries ITPO responds to trade-related enquiries from foreign buyers, trade associations, chambers of commerce, foreign missions in Iran, business visitors to Iran as well as Iran Business Community. The trade enquiries from foreign buyers are disseminated to Iranian companies and the related Associations. ITPO through its website disseminates trade enquiries from foreign companies wishing to source for Iran products and services. 50 EXIT

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