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

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Iran-Malta Trade: In 2023, 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 2018 to $123k in 2023.

In 2023, Iran did not export any services to Malta.

Malta-Iran Trade: In 2023, 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 16.2%, from $927k in 2018 to $269k in 2023.

In 2023, Malta did not export any services to Iran.

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

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, 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 2018 to $123k in 2023.

In 2017, Malta exported $269k to Iran. There were not main exports from Malta to Iran in 2017. During the last 5 years the exports of Malta to Iran have decreased at an annualized rate of 16.2%, from $927k in 2022 to $269k in 2017.

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

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

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Trade between Iran () and Malta ()

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Iran
Top DestinationChina$4.59B

Malta
Top DestinationNigeria$2.26B

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

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

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

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

Comparative Advantage Iran - Malta

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

During 2023, Iran had a large net trade with Malta in the exports of Vegetable Products ($87.7k), Plastics and Rubbers ($34.2k), and Textiles ($699).

During 2017, Malta had a large net trade with Iran in the exports of .

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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

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

Latest Data

Trade between Iran () and Malta ()

Malta Exports

Market Competitiveness

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

Comparative Advantage Iran - Malta

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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