TEHRAN – Iran’s copper cathode exports to Turkey have surged, boosting trade between the two countries.
 According to the latest Turkish customs data, Turkey imported around 31,000 tonnes of copper cathodes from Iran, worth $427 million, in the first nine months of 2026. This compares with approximately 16,300 tons valued at $163.7 million for the whole of 2025.
Iran’s copper cathode exports to Turkey rose by 230 percent year-on-year.
Copper cathode is a primary raw material used in the production of electrical wires and cables, automotive components, and construction materials.
Iran produced around 321,000 tons of copper cathodes in 2024, ranking 15th among the world’s producers.