Limited access to finance, export restrictions and rising transport costs are putting pressure on Iran’s textile and apparel manufacturers, according to Amin Moghaddam, a member of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce’s board of representatives.
Speaking during a visit to the IranTex and IranMode exhibitions, Moghaddam said manufacturers remained concerned about market conditions and the financial health of their businesses, despite strong industry participation at the events.
He called on textile and apparel associations to coordinate their priorities and pursue shared demands to strengthen the industry’s negotiating position with government authorities.
Financing and Export Barriers Weigh on Competitiveness
Moghaddam identified restricted access to bank credit, liquidity shortages, export limitations and increasing transport and logistics costs as major challenges facing producers.
These pressures, he said, are raising operating costs and weakening manufacturers’ competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.
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Export Success Requires More Than Competitive Products
Moghaddam, who also serves on the board of the Iran Textile and Apparel Production and Export Union, highlighted the presence of an Iraqi business delegation at the exhibitions.
He said expanding exports requires more than product quality and competitive pricing. Iranian manufacturers must also address product presentation, delivery arrangements, logistics and the practical requirements of overseas customers.
Understanding these requirements, he added, is essential to building a stronger position in target markets.
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Industry Associations Urged to Coordinate Priorities
Moghaddam called for closer cooperation among textile and apparel associations across the production chain.
Rather than pursuing concerns separately, he said industry bodies should agree on a limited number of core demands and present them jointly to the relevant government agencies.
With manufacturers facing simultaneous pressures on financing, logistics and market access, he argued that coordinated representation could strengthen the industry’s ability to secure practical support.
