Financial Tribune - Iranian free trade zones exported $1.1 billion worth of commodities during the last fiscal year (March 2018-19).

According to a report by the Majlis Research Center based on data from the High Council of Free Trade Zones and Special Economic Areas, Anzali Free Trade Zone had the largest share of exports worth $386 million among Iranian FTZs.

In terms of exports, Anzali was followed by Arvand with $240 million, Kish with $146 million, Aras with $117 million, Maku with $50 million, Qeshm with $41 million and Chabahar with $21 million.

Exports from free trade zones had a 2.5% share in Iran’s total non-oil exports last year ($42 billion).