Iran's handicrafts, with an ancient history and a rare diversity, are one of the country's important economic capacities. But a look at the statistics shows that this valuable art has not been able to find a fitting place in global markets.
The value of Iran's handicrafts exports has fallen from 237 million dollars in 1395 (2016/17) to 212 million dollars in 1402 (2023/24). Overall, over the past 8 years, Iran's handicrafts exports have not changed markedly, and this indicates a persistent stagnation in this field.
Among export destinations, Iraq ranks first with a 36 percent share. This shows the high capacity of the Middle East market in receiving Iran's handicrafts. Even so, diversifying export markets and using the opportunities available in other regions of the world can play an important role in reviving this field.
Why, despite the unique quality and diversity of the products, are Iran's handicrafts exports still in stagnation? What is your opinion?
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Machine-translated from Persian by Namafar; the Persian original is authoritative. Read the original in Persian