Malta (MLT) and Iran (IRN) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Malta-Iran Trade: In 2022, Malta exported $269k to Iran. The main products that Malta exported to Iran were N/A. Over the past 5 years the exports of Malta to Iran have decreased at an annualized rate of 21.9%, from $927k in 2017 to $269k in 2022.

In 2022, Malta did not export any services to Iran.

Iran-Malta Trade: In 2022, Iran exported $123k to Malta. The main products that Iran exported to Malta were Tropical Fruits ($87.5k), Ethylene Polymers ($34.2k), and Non-Knit Women's Suits ($662). Over the past 5 years the exports of Iran to Malta have decreased at an annualized rate of 57.1%, from $8.5M in 2017 to $123k in 2022.

In 2022, Iran did not export any services to Malta.

Comparison In 2023, Malta ranked 112 in total exports ($8.21B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Iran ranked 58 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.084), and 92 in total exports ($13.2B).

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Malta exported $269k to Iran. There were not main exports from Malta to Iran in 2022. During the last 5 years the exports of Malta to Iran have decreased at an annualized rate of 21.9%, from $927k in 2017 to $269k in 2022.

In 2018, Iran exported $123k to Malta. The main products exported from Iran to Malta were Tropical Fruits ($87.5k), Ethylene Polymers ($34.2k), and Non-Knit Women's Suits ($662). During the last 5 years the exports of Iran to Malta have decreased at an annualized rate of 57.1%, from $8.5M in 2023 to $123k in 2018.

Exports from Malta () to Iran () (2023)

Exports from Iran () to Malta () (2023)

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Trade between Malta () and Iran ()

Malta Exports

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Malta
Top DestinationNigeria$2.26B

Iran
Top DestinationChina$4.59B

This map shows whether countries import more from Malta or Iran. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Malta and Iran or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Malta than Iran included Nigeria ($2.26B), Germany ($849M), and Singapore ($372M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Iran than Malta included China ($4.59B), Turkey ($2.18B), and India ($1.02B).

Difference in imports from Iran () and Malta () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Malta - Iran

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This chart compares trade between Malta and Iran by product, considering products traded by both, Malta and Iran.

During 2022, Malta had a large net trade with Iran in the exports of .

During 2018, Iran had a large net trade with Malta in the exports of Vegetable Products ($87.7k), Plastics and Rubbers ($34.2k), and Textiles ($699).

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Malta and Iran. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Malta indicates it has a comparative advantage over Iran. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Iran indicates it has a comparative advantage over Malta.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Malta () to Iran () (2023)

Exports from Iran () to Malta () (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Malta () and Iran ()

Malta Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Iran () and Malta () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Malta - Iran

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Malta () and Iran () (2023)

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