This report, based on IMF data, examines the current situation and short-term outlook of Iran’s economy, highlighting challenges and opportunities in the production and export sectors.
In August 2025, Iran’s Industrial Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell significantly to 44.6 points, indicating a contraction in industrial activities. This decline directly affects the country’s production capacity and, consequently, its foreign trade performance — particularly exports to key markets such as Russia.
In a landscape where global trade faces unprecedented structural instability, geopolitical divides, and institutional divergence, Report No. 107 of the Research Center of Iran Chamber of Commerce provides a clear and in-depth picture of key developments in the international trade system—developments that not only redefine the balance of power in the global economy but also present vital imperatives for the future.