Exports of handicrafts fell by about 10 percent

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The value of handicraft exports during the first six months of this year decreased by 5.9% compared to the same period last year.
During the first six months of this year, 15,389 tons of handicrafts worth $ 235,358,992 were exported from Iran to other countries. During the first six months of this year, 8,387 tons of handmade carpets worth 208 million and 936 thousand dollars were exported, which compared to the same period of the previous year has decreased by 1.4% in terms of weight and 8.10% in terms of value.
During this period, the export of kilims and zillows, turquoise and precious stones of wooden tools and furniture has increased in terms of weight, and the export of inlays, hand-woven carpets and other handicrafts has decreased in volume.
During the first six months of this year, 4,416 tons of handicrafts without furniture worth 20 million and 999 thousand dollars were exported from the country, which showed a decrease of 8.54% in weight and 7.2% in value compared to the same period last year. Gives.
According to this report, the highest percentage increase in export value was 7.88%, which is allocated to turquoise and precious stones.