“Over several years of participation in this event, we have witnessed Iranian companies offering more diverse products with noticeable quality improvements,” Tareq said during the exhibition.
Rateb Yosra has relied on Iranian sources for raw materials, machinery, and equipment for years. While some previous partners have exited the market, collaborations with established Iranian firms remain robust. Recently, the company acquired two to three new machines from Iranian suppliers, which are now deployed in domestic production lines.
Tareq noted that certain plastics exports to Afghanistan are currently restricted, and both Afghanistan and Tajikistan have developed local production capabilities. As a result, the company has shifted its focus toward supplying Iran’s domestic market.
“More than 80 percent of our sourcing and production activities are linked to Iran,” he said. “These interactions remain highly valuable, and we hope these relationships will continue to thrive in the future.”
The 19th IranPlast exhibition, which ran from September 8–11 at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground, offered a platform for such cross-border industrial collaborations and technology exchanges.