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Iran at the Heart of World Routes
Exports, imports, markets and logistics — from the saffron fields of Qaenat to the container terminals of St. Petersburg. Iran is not just the origin of goods; Iran is the road itself.
Geography is destiny — and Iran sits exactly where yesterday's Silk Road meets today's North–South and East–West corridors.
The Big Picture
Why Iran Matters to World Trade
Iran is no longer just an oil country — it is a natural logistics hub between the largest consumer markets on Earth. Select any card for the full picture.
The Crossroads
Russia, India, China and the Gulf — Iran connects them all.
Read More →What Iran Trades
Oil, polymers, steel, saffron, fruit — the export basket.
Read More →Ports & Gateways
Rajaee, Chabahar, Anzali — doors to three seas.
Read More →The INSTC Corridor
Mumbai to Moscow in ~18 days via Iran.
Read More →Free Zones
Kish, Qeshm, Arvand, Maku — windows for trade.
Read More →Follow the Cargo
A Shipment's Journey in 8 Stages
From the saffron fields of Qaenat to a café on Nevsky Prospekt — select each stage to follow the cargo.
Stage 01
Sourcing
Dawn harvest in Qaenat's fields.
Stage 02
Packing
Vacuum-sealed to protect aroma.
Stage 03
Customs
Documents, certificates, clearance.
Stage 04
Shahid Rajaee
Loaded onto container ships.
Stage 05
Sea Leg
Hormuz to Mumbai in ~4 days.
Stage 06
Rail North
Tehran to Anzali via INSTC.
Stage 07
Caspian Crossing
Anzali to Astrakhan by ship.
Stage 08
Last Mile
Day 14: St. Petersburg delivery.
Swipe sideways to follow all 8 stages →
Goods & Routes
Flagship Exports, Markets & Logistics
What Iran sells, who buys it, and how it moves. Select any card for the full guide.
Flagship Exports
Saffron, Nuts & Carpets
World-number-one brands with ancient roots.
Read More →Petrochemicals
Methanol, urea, polymers — regional giant.
Read More →Steel & Minerals
A top-10 steelmaker with vast reserves.
Read More →Fruit & Foodstuffs
Fresh and dried harvests for four markets.
Read More →Markets & Moving Goods
Trading Partners
India, Russia, the Gulf, Turkey, Eurasia.
Read More →Customs & Documents
Tariffs, certificates and clearance steps.
Read More →Compliant Trading
Due diligence, lawful routes, clean paperwork.
Read More →Freight & Forwarding
Sea, rail, road, air — choosing the best mix.
Read More →Learn & Source
Knowledge, Stories & Reports
Films, books and data to master Iranian trade — plus the saffron story and custom market reports.
Films, Books & Data
Channels, essential reads and trade statistics.
Read More →The Saffron Story
Qaenat to St. Petersburg in 14 days.
Read More →Custom Market Reports
Data, partners and optimal routes for you.
Read More →Questions Traders Ask
Samples, MOQs, timing, payments — answered.
Read More →Listen
Hear the Story of the Routes
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