According to the World Bank Report, Iran’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020 is estimated at US$463 billion. Iran has a labour force of 27.3 million out of its 82.8 million population. Agriculture contributes 9.5% of the GDP, employing 17.2% of the active population. The industrial sector employs 32% of the workforce and contributes 35% of the GDP.  

Iran's industry is spearheaded by the hydrocarbon industry as the country is rich in mineral resources, mainly oil (4th largest proved crude oil reserves in the world) and gas (2nd place in reserves in the world), copper, lead, zinc, etc.

Other major industries include textile, sugar refining, food-processing, petro-chemicals, cement and construction. Traditional handicrafts, such as carpet weaving and ceramics manufacturing, silk and jeweler are also vital to the economy. The services sector contributes to 54.3% of the GDP and employs almost 51% of the workforce (World Bank). Tourism sector is growing.

Based on the report of International Trade Centre, Iran mainly exports to Taiwan, China, Turkey, South Korea and India. Iran's main imports are machinery, cereals, iron and steel, and chemicals. Main import partners are the United Arab Emirates, China, South Korea, Turkey and Germany. Iran is a founding member of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) and Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Useful links are as follows:

https://financialtribune.com/tags/iran-foreign-trade-volume

https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/iran/overview

https://www.intracen.org/country/iran

https://www.nordeatrade.com/dk/explore-new-market/iran/trade-profile

https://tradingeconomics.com/iran/exports

https://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/iran

https://www.statista.com/chart/17774/oil-imports-from-iran

https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/iran/total-imports