WANA:

Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage announced that, after ongoing efforts and coordination, the export of traditional backgammon boards—an iconic Iranian craft—has been approved, expected to earn $1.5 to $2 million annually.

Farzad Ojani, Director-General of Marketing and Commercialization, called the approval of backgammon exports a key step in advancing policies to remove export barriers, boost foreign trade, and support artisans. He highlighted that the product is highly valued internationally for its quality and authenticity.

Export Destinations
Although large-scale formal exports haven’t started, Ojani said assessments show the product is already transported informally by travelers to countries like Turkey, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iraq, and diaspora communities in Germany and the U.S. He noted demand is high in Iraqi Kurdish regions, especially Sulaymaniyah.

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