Iran exports high-tech to China; joint production seen as vital

According to the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and the Knowledge-Based Economy, Iran’s Organization for the Development of Scientific and Technological Cooperation hosted the fifth specialized meeting called “Tomorrow’s Future.” The event, held with the aim of brainstorming and removing obstacles facing knowledge-based companies, this time focused on the strategic market of China. Officials and experts elaborated on the challenges and outlined key strategies for success in the Chinese market.
The necessity of changing the traditional approach to the Chinese market, creating strong brands, and adopting modern cooperation models such as joint production was emphasized at the event.
The insufficient share of knowledge-based companies in exports and the need for a leap
Touraj Amrayee, the Deputy for Knowledge-Based Companies, analyzed export data and said: “From a $2.5 billion export basket, only $500 million belongs to knowledge-based companies, which, given the activity of more than 10,500 companies, is not a proper figure.”
While acknowledging the efforts made as valuable, he emphasized: “By removing limitations, we can witness a leap in these figures.”
Amrayee regarded China as one of the three main destinations for Iran’s exports and a great opportunity for Iranian knowledge-based companies. “One of our main challenges is entering global markets and the lack of strong, well-known brands. We have a serious plan to pursue co-branding, and supporting small companies is on the agenda.”
The official said that medical equipment, high-tech medicine, and advanced chemical substances (such as polymers and composites) are among Iran’s strengths to be exported to China, adding that his organization supports the transfer of technology in fields including modern energy, water, and the environment to China.
Dr. Beitolahi, manager of the Rare Earth Elements Value Chain Program, said that Iran’s exports are not confined to pistachios and carpets. “Iran has been successful in exporting high-tech products to China,” he said, describing the country as a giant thirsty for technology.
The meeting was held on August 17 in Tehran.