BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 7. The value of Iran’s stock market grew by 12.4 percent in the first month of the current Iranian year (from March 21 through April 20, 2025) compared to the 12th month of last year (from February 19 through March 20, 2025).
The data obtained by Trend from Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance shows that during the first month, the stock market’s value rose to 117 quadrillion rials (approximately $210 billion), up from 104 quadrillion rials (around $187 billion) in the 12th month.
The chemical products sector accounted for 31.4 quadrillion rials ($56.5 billion), making up 27 percent of the total market.
The basic metals sector was valued at 20.4 quadrillion rials ($36.7 billion), representing 17 percent of the market, while banks and financial institutions held a value of 9.36 quadrillion rials ($16.8 billion), or eight percent of the market.
Iran’s stock market focuses largely on key economic sectors that require significant investment.
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