The 5th Iran Expo (IRANEXPO 2023) Exhibition
Preface
A Historical Leap in the Year of Production and Export
The 5th Iran Expo exhibition in 1402 (2023), emphasizing the statements of the Supreme Leader at the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza regarding the necessity of separating the economy from crude oil, was held as the country's largest export event. This exhibition, at a historical juncture, hosted more than 1,300 traders from 70 countries and took a major step toward operationalizing the policies of the Resistance Economy.
Strategic Statements and Macro Perspective
Views of High-Ranking National Officials Regarding the Exhibition
Emphases of the Supreme Leader (May Allah prolong his shadow)
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Necessity of Disconnecting the Economy from Crude Oil:
"We must separate the economy from crude oil exports and focus more on non-oil activities"
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Reference to the Start of Positive Movement:
"Fortunately, the movement towards non-oil exports and non-oil economic activities has begun, and good work is being done"
Message from Mr. Takbiri, Head of the Exhibition Organizing Committee
- The exhibition as the Economic Showcase of the Country and a multifaceted phenomenon in economic development
- Targeting the Facilitation of Non-Oil Export Development through establishing international relations
- Liberation from a Single-Product Economy and helping to enhance the quantitative and qualitative aspects of Iranian goods
Macro Statistics and Figures of the Exhibition
Quantitative and Qualitative Achievements of the Event
758
Exporting Companies
1,326
Foreign Traders
70
Countries
21
High-Ranking Trade Delegations
Geographical Distribution of Foreign Traders
Unprecedented attendance of 1,326 traders from 70 countries:
1,046
Asia
195
Africa
49
Americas
39
Europe
Exhibiting Commodity Groups
The exhibition hosted 758 top exporting companies across 11 main commodity groups:
Food Industries, Agriculture, Livestock, Poultry, and Fisheries (146 companies)
Construction Industry, Technical and Engineering Services (93 companies)
Services (86 companies)
Petrochemicals (78 companies)
Industry (73 companies)
Mining (64 companies)
Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Laboratory Equipment (58 companies)
Handmade Carpets, Handicrafts, and Tourism (45 companies)
Textile, Leather, and Apparel Industries (43 companies)
Home Appliances (39 companies)
Chemical, Cellulose-Hygiene Products (32 companies)
Commercial Achievements and B2B Meetings
Detailed B2B Meetings with Historical Achievements
Dedicated Space
10 meeting halls spanning 3,100 square meters
Language Support
130 interpreters proficient in six major world languages
Negotiations Under Follow-Up
200 cases in final stages
Post-Exhibition Follow-Ups
27 follow-up sessions after the exhibition
Supporting Organizations
Institutions and Agencies Sponsoring the Exhibition
This edition was supported by 10 supporting institutions and organizations:
Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO)
Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare
Ministry of Roads and Urban Development
Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts
Ministry of Interior and Provincial Governorates across the country
Vice Presidency for Science and Technology
Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA)
Innovation and Prosperity Fund
Services Provided to International Guests
Facilities and Support for Foreign Traders
The exhibition headquarters provided extensive services to foreign guests through meticulous planning:
Protocol and Accommodation
57-person protocol team, accommodation in 7 five-star hotels for three nights and four days, airport and exhibition transfers
Language Support
130 interpreters proficient in six major world languages (English, Arabic, French, Russian, Chinese, and Spanish)
Full Services
Provision of services from welcome to farewell for all guests
Side Programs and Ceremonies
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony Attended by the President
Time: May 7, 2023 (Ordibehesht 17, 1402), 9:00 AM
Venue: Summit Conference Hall
Attendance:
- The Honorable President
- Acting Head of the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade
- Head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO)
- Deputy Minister for Economic Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Closing Ceremony
Programs:
- Granting statues to top exporters
- Presenting the National Nowruz Award to the Head of the Iran Expo Headquarters
Attendance: Acting Head of the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade; Acting Head of the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad; Head of the Organizing Committee
Unprecedented Media Coverage
Event Information Dissemination and Documentation
Media Coverage Statistics
16,300
Minutes of Media Coverage
1,400
Minutes of Live Broadcast
35
Promotional Teasers
250
News Headlines
Coverage on National Channels
Channels One, Three, Five, News (Khaba r), Jaam-e Jam
International/Overseas Channels
Sahar, Al-Alam, Iran Press, Al-Kawthar
News Agencies
Tasnim, ISNA, IRNA, IFNA, Mehr, Young Journalists Club (YJC)
Republication
550 times republication of news and reports
Conclusion
Tangible Realization of the Resistance Economy
The 5th Iran Expo, with its historical achievements, clearly demonstrated that the Iranian economy is on the right path towards liberation from oil dependency.
Largest Export Event
The largest export event in Iran's history, with the attendance of 1,326 traders from 70 countries
Record-Breaking B2B Negotiations
Record-breaking B2B negotiations with 1,058 sessions and an estimated $2 billion in contracts
Unprecedented Media Coverage
Unprecedented media coverage with 16,300 minutes of programming on IRIB (Voice and Vision)
Symbol of National Determination
A tangible display of production and export capabilities under sanctions and the establishment of Iran's position as a regional economic hub
This edition proved that Iran Expo is not just an exhibition, but a "Symbol of National Determination for Non-Oil Export Development," the depth and scope of whose impact on Iran's Resistance Economy grows with each passing iteration.