WANA (Oct 05) – According to official data from China’s General Administration of Customs, Iran imported more than 3 tons of gold from China during the first five months of 2025.
Detailed trade figures show that in just the first two months of the year (January and February 2025), Iran purchased around 2.25 tons of raw gold worth approximately $201 million from China. No gold imports from China to Iran were recorded during the same period last year.
This trend positions China as Iran’s third-largest source of gold imports, following Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The development aligns with Iran’s broader strategy to increase its gold reserves and diversify its international asset portfolio.
Despite a general decline in overall trade between Tehran and Beijing, the growth in gold imports highlights Iran’s focus on strengthening its bullion reserves.
Economic analysts interpret this move as part of Iran’s new policy framework aimed at countering sanctions and bolstering the national monetary base.
