The Sixth Iran Expo Exhibition (IRANEXPO 2024)
Preface
A Gateway to New Business Opportunities
The sixth edition of the Iran Expo exhibition in the year 1403 (2024), under the slogan "A Gateway to New Business Opportunities", was held as the focal point for domestic and international economic actors and the country's largest export event, amidst complex sanctions conditions. This event showcased the national resolve for a leap in production, development of non-oil exports, and strengthening of economic diplomacy.
Remarks of Officials and the Macro Outlook
Perspectives of the Country's High-Ranking Officials Regarding the Exhibition
Remarks of His Eminence the Supreme Leader (May His Shadow Endure)
- Emphasizing the existence of high economic capacities within the country.
- The necessity of government cooperation in the field of exports as a joint task between the private sector and the official diplomatic apparatus
- The role of investors and entrepreneurs in shaping Iran's economic future
Remarks by Mr. Aliabadi, Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade
- Developing new strategies in domestic and international businesses
- Showcasing Iran's economic capabilities in crisis conditions with a resistance economy approach
- The role of Iran Expo Exhibition and the Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Summit in stabilizing trade exchanges
- Emphasis on self-reliance and relying on domestic capabilities
- Manifestation of public participation and the prominent presence of the private sector
Remarks by Mr. Zeyghami, Deputy Minister and Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran
- Iran Expo 2024 as the largest export event in the country under difficult sanctions conditions
- The necessity of establishing this event in the country's official calendar under the title Iran Expo
- Utilizing the opportunities arising from Iran's membership in the Shanghai and BRICS pacts
- Predicting the conclusion of commercial contracts with double the value compared to last year
- Achieving goals such as leaping forward in market development and gaining new markets
Remarks by Mr. Takbiri, Head of the Exhibition Organizing Committee
- The exhibition as a strategy for exiting a single-product economy and diversifying foreign exchange earnings
- Facilitating the export platform for domestic producers and traders without the need for multiple foreign trips
- Displaying Iran's immunity to sanctions and strengthening the foundations of the non-oil economy
- Iran Expo as a window to lost opportunities
Macro Statistics and Figures of the Exhibition
Quantitative and Qualitative Achievements of the Event
2400+
Foreign Traders from 4 Economic Poles of the World
41
High-Ranking Trade Delegations
Geographical Distribution of Foreign Traders
1827
Asia
369
Africa
116
Europe
28
Americas and Oceania
Exhibiting Commodity Groups
The exhibition hosted top companies across 6 main commodity groups:
Industry
Petrochemicals and Lubricants
Construction Industry and Services
Food Industries, Agriculture, and Related Products
Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Laboratory Equipment, Chemical, Cosmetic and Hygienic Products
Handmade Carpets, Handicrafts, and Tourism
Key participating companies include Arya Sasol, Polymer, PKSC, Niroo Tehran, Pegman Mooket, Sermecology, and Shana.
Commercial Achievements and B2B Meetings
Negotiations and Contracts Concluded
2500+
B2B Meetings
350
Documented Negotiations
30+
Billion Dollars in Contracts
Details of Negotiations and Contracts
Allocated Space
55-square-meter halls for each commodity group and one 50-square-meter main hall
Negotiations Under Follow-up
500 cases (sales) in the final stages
Finalized Contracts
27 contracts that led to factory visits
Successful Negotiations
Over $30 billion in contracts concluded
This statistic clearly demonstrates the impressive effectiveness of these face-to-face meetings in creating tangible commercial opportunities.
Services Provided to International Guests
Facilities and Support for Foreign Traders
The exhibition headquarters, through careful planning, provided extensive services to foreign guests:
Protocol and Accommodation
Issuance of invitations and visa facilitation, reception at Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA), accommodation in 4 five-star hotels, airport and exhibition transfers
Language Support
300 translators fluent in six major world languages (English, Arabic, French, Russian, Chinese, and Spanish)
Farewell Service
Providing farewell services to the airport for all guests
Side Programs and Ceremonies
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony (April 27, 2024)
Venue: Summit Conference Hall
Speakers:
- The Honorable President
- Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade
- Deputy Minister for Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce
- Prime Minister of Burkina Faso
Programs: Recitation of the Quran, playing the anthem, speeches, and official opening of the exhibition
Closing Ceremony (May 10, 2024)
Programs:
- Presentation of the final report on the exhibition process
- Awarding statues to top producers participating in the exhibition
This ceremony marked a magnificent conclusion to this major event.
Media and Public Relations
Extensive Media Coverage of the Exhibition
The Iran Expo News Headquarters ensured maximum coverage of the event through an extensive media campaign:
Social Media and Cyberspace
Launching dedicated websites and activity on platforms such as Instagram and Telegram
Media Cooperation
Signing Memorandums of Understanding with IRNA, Hamshahri, Donya-e Eqtesad, Al Alam, Press TV, and Hessian TV
Documentation
Producing 2,000 GB of visual content and editing over 50 videos, totaling approximately 1,750 minutes
Live Coverage
Live coverage on Channels One, Two, Five, and Jam-e Jam
Conclusion and Summary
Key Achievements of the Exhibition
Iran Expo 2024 was not merely a commercial event, but a powerful economic and diplomatic statement that succeeded in:
Resilience of Iran's Economy
Demonstrate the resilience of Iran's economy against sanctions to the world
Strong Communication Bridge
Establish a strong communication bridge between domestic traders and producers and global markets
Role of the Private Sector
Highlight the role of the private sector as the driving force of the economy
New Horizons
Open new horizons for the development of non-oil exports and production leap