Golestan Province in Iran has experienced a significant increase in exports, with a 126% rise in weight and a 30% rise in value compared to the previous year, totaling 221,000 tons worth $58 million in the first five months of this year. The main exports included polystyrenes, cheese, cement, iodine, iron pipes, paint, dates, and tomato paste, and were shipped to 25 countries, predominantly Turkmenistan, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, and Afghanistan. Despite these successes, local businesses are facing increased competition. The private sector has invested $137 million in the province, creating 12,430 jobs. However, the province has also faced challenges, such as the pandemic impacting poultry product exports to 15 countries.