High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Iran
Iran: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 0.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Iran, 2011–2022
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Iran is 0.8%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 113.9% on the previous year and down 80.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Iran peaked at 4.2% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2021.
That places Iran 154th out of 175 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Iran, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.2% | — |
| 2013 | 1.5% | -62.9% |
| 2014 | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 1.4% | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 1.4% | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | -46.8% |
| 2019 | 0.9% | +27.8% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -19.4% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | -49.0% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | +113.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 0.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.1%, 13% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Iran's 0.8% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.4%, 24% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.6% | 0.7% | 4.2% | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More private sector data for Iran
- Merchandise trade 49.3% (2025)
- Food imports 26.1% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 57.5% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 65.63 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 1.58 billion current US$ (2000)
- Food exports 5.6% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 21.4% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 113.22 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.36 billion current US$ (2000)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,225 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Iran?
- High-technology exports in Iran was 0.8% in 2022, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 2011.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for high-technology exports?
- Iran ranks 154th out of 175 countries with data for 2022.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.