Iran-Germany Trade for the First Five Months of 2025
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In the first five months of 2025, trade between Iran and the EU-27 dropped by 18% year-on-year, reaching €1.6 billion.
According to data published by Eurostat, total trade between Iran and the 27 EU member states (EU-27) amounted to €1.6 billion from January to May 2025. This marks an 18% decline compared to the same period in the previous year. During this timeframe, EU exports to Iran totaled €1.27 billion; down by 21%; while Iranian exports to the EU reached €336 million.
In May 2025 alone, Iran–EU trade stood at €290 million, reflecting an 18% decrease from May 2024. Of this amount, €234 million came from EU exports to Iran (–20%), and Iran’s exports to the EU were valued at €56 million (–8%).
Based on SITC classifications, the largest export category from the EU to Iran was “Chemicals and related products, n.e.s.”, amounting to €423 million; a decline of 8%. On the other hand, Iran’s leading export group to the EU was “Food and live animals”, with a total of €150 million, marking a 9% increase year-on-year.
Germany remained Iran’s top European trading partner with a total trade volume of €521 million. The Netherlands (€249 million), Italy (€237 million), and France (€104 million) followed in the rankings.
