According to Mining News Pro -Sponge iron exports rose 7 percent to 370,000 tons in the first 5 months of this year, while the government has imposed export restrictions, media reported.

During the mentioned period, exports of coal and coal to Iran increased by 128% to 280 thousand tons.

Iranian merchants believe that shipping costs are the main obstacle to Iran`s exports now and due to the limited routes available in ports of Iran and China, the volume of cargo in ports has risen.