After twelve days of intense and mutual strikes between Iran and Israel, during which the entire world held its breath in anticipation of potential dramatic repercussions such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz or a prolonged conflict, a ceasefire was reached on June 24, calming the situation. "Things have returned to normal in Iran, including agricultural exports," Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading, says.
Several Iranian exporters and importers of Iranian products reported stagnation during the war, mainly due to logistical disruptions, slow customs clearance, and mistrust among international customers. Mirzaei says, "Exports resumed their normal course on the second day after the ceasefire with the restoration of cargo flights. Road and sea shipments had not been interrupted during the war."
"We managed to keep our prices stable and reasonable and to maintain supply. On the production side, there were no product losses or supply disruptions. As a result, there was no shortage of Iranian fresh produce on the international market," Mirzaei continues.
Iranian exporters, however, faced reluctance on the part of customers who preferred to avoid taking any risks. The exporter said, "Some customers preferred to suspend their orders and wait to see how the situation would develop, but their number is limited and demand remained normal."
Another effect of the war that Iranian exporters apprehended is related to financial costs. "We suffered a higher exchange rate, but it was not as bad as we worst feared. The most important thing is that we did not have to resort to other currencies or payment methods. The banking situation remained under control and stable throughout the crisis," Mirzaei concludes.
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Hadi Mirzaei
Darya Noosh Payab Trading
Tel: +989352243937
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