Introduction to the Iran Trade Center in Hangzhou
The Iran Trade Center in Hangzhou has been established as the official and executive arm of the country in the field of trade development with the People’s Republic of China. Its objective is to create a coordinated, reliable, and specialized platform to enhance economic interactions between the two nations.
Drawing upon its institutional position within the framework of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran and being located in one of China’s most important economic and technological hubs, the Center is entrusted with facilitating commercial processes and fostering sustainable and effective cooperation between Iranian and Chinese economic stakeholders.
Leveraging its extensive network of relationships with Chinese institutions, associations, industrial centers, reputable enterprises, and public and private organizations, the Center acts as a strategic bridge connecting Iran’s capabilities and products to the vast and high-potential Chinese market.
The Center adopts an integrated approach combining economic diplomacy, commercial support, facilitation, transparency, the cultivation of sustainable partnerships, and the structured management of import and export processes—an approach that empowers economic actors to operate in the Chinese market with enhanced confidence, efficiency, and accuracy.
Objectives of Establishing the Center
The Iran Trade Center in Hangzhou, with its agile and knowledge-based structure, provides targeted services including international marketing, trade coordination, evaluation and verification of Chinese companies, logistics support, preparation of official correspondence, organization of specialized B2B meetings, export development, import facilitation, and the establishment of platforms for industrial and technological cooperation.
We firmly believe that the development of economic relations between Iran and China is not merely an opportunity, but a strategic necessity for expanding the bilateral trade value chain. Accordingly, the Center is committed to adopting a professional, trust-based approach, leveraging experience and specialized expertise to stand alongside companies and economic actors at every stage of their commercial engagements.
The Iran Trade Center in Hangzhou has been established with a strategic vision and operates under the direct supervision of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, in order to fulfill its strategic role in providing structured and official support to Iranian economic actors in China. By utilizing its legal standing and extensive network in Zhejiang Province, the Center strives to create a transparent, reliable, and specialized platform for the development of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
In this regard, the Center’s main objectives are as follows:
- Organized and Official Support for Iranian Economic Actors in China
Providing professional services backed by legal authority to facilitate the commercial presence of Iranian businesses in the Chinese market, reduce trade risks, and enhance efficiency in economic interactions.
- Market Development and Promotion of Iran’s Capabilities
Identifying opportunities and introducing Iranian capacities, capabilities, and products to Chinese industrial and commercial networks, with the aim of increasing Iran’s market share and establishing a sustainable brand presence.
- Facilitation of Purchasing, Negotiation, and Cooperation with Chinese Manufacturers
Establishing direct connections with reputable manufacturers, coordinating B2B meetings, conducting technical evaluations and company due diligence, and providing expert consultation to support confident and timely decision-making.
- Expansion of Iranian Exports to the Chinese Market
Supporting export procedures, logistics, customs clearance, and compliance with standards in order to enhance the quality, volume, and continuity of exports to China.
- Establishment of a Transparent, Reliable, and Specialized Platform for Commercial Engagement
Creating a secure and professional environment for negotiations, contracting, and business interactions, in accordance with international standards and official regulations.
- Provision of Commercial, Technical, Logistics, and Credit Services with Official Government Backing
Delivering integrated and professional services in the fields of commerce, technical affairs, logistics, and credit assessment, with the assurance of official support and recognition from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.