Principal trading
We buy and sell on our own account. You deal with one counterparty that holds the contract, the goods and the responsibility.
For buyers who want one accountable seller.
Service detailsInternational trade and sourcing between Iran and China
Mehan International Trading Co. buys and sells in its own name, runs exports for producers and sources for manufacturers. Head office in Tehran, desk in China.
RailOperating
Strait of HormuzDisrupted
Corridor status reviewed 8 Oct 2026Full corridor status
What we do
Four service lines. Use one, or combine several in one trade.
Import and export
We run the whole cross-border transaction between Iran and China: contracts, customs, documents and shipment.
For companies moving goods in either direction.
Service detailsExport management
For producers who want to sell abroad without building an export department. We find buyers, set terms, prepare documents and ship.
For manufacturers and producers in Iran or China.
Service detailsProcurement advisory
We advise manufacturers on what to source from Iran or China, from whom and on what terms, before any money moves.
For manufacturers planning or reviewing supply.
Service detailsTrade desk
Route status, reference exchange rates and the time at both ends, for trade between Iran and China.
Plan a routeCorridor status
Rail: China – Central Asia – Iran
Operating
Sea: Chinese ports – Bandar Abbas
Disrupted
Port: Shahid Rajaee, Bandar Abbas
Severely restricted
Reviewed 8 Oct 2026Not reviewed in the last two weeks. Ask us for current routing before you plan.
Reference rates
| Pair | Rate | Day change |
|---|---|---|
| USD/CNY | 6.7023 | −0.0023 |
| EUR/CNY | 7.4972 | +0.0035 |
| EUR/USD | 1.1186 | +0.0009 |
Calculated from European Central Bank euro reference rates for 8 Oct 2026. For reference only.
Time at both ends
- Tehran
- China (Beijing time)
China is 4 h 30 min ahead of Tehran.
Insights from the trade desk
Guides and dated notes on routes, documents and rules between Iran and China.
All insightsChina–Iran freight routes: rail vs sea in 2026
Rail from China to Iran via Central Asia was reported at 14–18 days in 2024–2026; Iranian ports have been under a US naval blockade since 14 July 2026.
6 min read
Iran–China rail and sea status: October 2026
October 2026: China–Iran rail was operating at the latest report; Iranian ports are under a US naval blockade and ships to or from them are redirected.
3 min read
Shipping documents for Iran–China trade, by route
Iran–China shipments need an invoice and packing list, usually a non-preferential certificate of origin, and a transport document that changes by route.
6 min read
How a trade runs
Enquiry
You tell us the goods, quantity, destination and timing.
Offer
We check supply and price, and send a written offer.
Contract
Terms, specification and inspection are agreed in one contract.
Inspection
Goods are checked against the contract before loading.
Shipment
We book freight, clear export customs and ship.
Delivery
Documents reach you and the goods arrive as agreed.
Company information
Our company details.
- Company name
- Mehan International Trading Co.
- Chinese name
- 迈翰国际贸易
- Founded
- 2026, in Tehran
- Head office
- Unit 4, No. 4, East Qobadian St., Mirdamad Blvd., Tehran, Iran
- China presence
- China desk
- Memberships
- Iran Chamber of Commerce (ICCIMA) and Tehran Chamber of Commerce (TCCIM)
- Registration
- Registered business licence
- Team experience
- More than 15 years of combined team experience in trade linking China with the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Tell us what you need to trade
Send an enquiry or contact us directly. Our team in Tehran and China will reply.
Start an enquiry- WhatsApp, China
- +86 153 2211 3725
- Phone, Iran
- +98 912 531 8243
- Head office
- Unit 4, No. 4, East Qobadian St., Mirdamad Blvd., Tehran, Iran