An Afghan plastics manufacturer expressed its interest in maintaining long-term cooperation with reputable Iranian firms, particularly in purchasing equipment and raw materials.
Speaking on the sidelines of IranPalast 2025, the CEO of Rateb Yasra Plastic Manufacturing Company, Mohammad Tariq, said given his years of experience visiting the event, it has shown that Iranian companies are now offering a wider range of products, with noticeable improvements in quality compared to previous editions.
“We have been buying raw materials, equipment, and machinery from Iran for years. Currently, we are actively working with several Iranian companies. While some of our former partners have ceased operations or exited the market, our collaboration with leading firms continues,” he added.
Tariq said Rateb Yasra Company operates three active factories in Iran and recently purchased two to three new machines from Iranian suppliers, adding, “The output from these units is now being marketed within Iran.”
He explained that due to recent restrictions, the export of certain plastic products to Afghanistan has been banned.
“Both Afghanistan and Tajikistan have developed their own plastic manufacturing industries, and market dynamics have shifted. As a result, our focus is now on producing for the domestic Iranian market.”
Tariq emphasized the value of working with Iranian companies, stating that over 80 percent of his company’s supply and production activities are in some way connected to Iran.
“We hope these relationships remain strong and sustainable in the future,” he said.
Iran’s 19th International Exhibition of Raw Material, Plastics, Rubber, Machinery and Equipment, known as IranPlast 2025, kicked off on September 8 in Tehran and will run to September 11.
The event was inaugurated by Hassan Abbaszadeh, CEO of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC), alongside senior officials from Iran’s oil and petrochemical sectors.
