Financial Tribune - Iran recorded $5.75 million in non-oil trade surplus with countries in the Balkan region during the first month of the current fiscal year (March 21-April 20).

Latest data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration show Iran traded 12,623 tons of non-oil commodities worth $13.89 million with Balkan states during the month to April 20 to register a 4.58% and 11.99% decline in tonnage and value respectively compared with the same period of last year.

Iran�s exports totaled 11,193 tons worth $9.82 million during the month to April 20, indicating a 14.45% rise in tonnage and 13.66% decrease in value year-on-year.