In the first half of the current fiscal year, Iran's trade with its 15 neighboring countries reached 47.22 million tons valued at $22.59 billion. The majority of this trade, 36.09 million tons or $11.22 billion, was exports, with Iraq being the largest recipient. Imports totaled 11.14 million tons worth $11.37 billion, primarily from the UAE. Non-oil foreign trade increased by 47% compared to the previous year, totaling 79.1 million tons worth $45 billion. Essential goods made up 14.3 million tons or 88% of imports.