Shipping goods from Iran to Russia
Iran lies on the North–South transport corridor, which links the Gulf and South Asia with Russia across the Caspian Sea or overland via Azerbaijan. For Iranian exporters this means a direct route to Russian buyers without the Suez Canal or European ports: goods cross the Caspian to Astrakhan or travel by road through the Caucasus. Transit times depend on the ferry schedule or the border crossings and are confirmed in each quote.
Iran is subject to extensive international sanctions, so every enquiry is screened with particular care before anything else is agreed. We only handle goods and counterparties that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions, and many Iranian transactions cannot be accepted. For eligible shipments from 50 kg, we arrange collection, the Iranian export formalities, transport via the corridor and Russian import clearance for your buyer.
How we ship from Iran to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Iran to Russia
Goods typically offered from Iran include dried fruit and nuts, carpets, and petrochemical products and raw materials. Food products need phytosanitary certificates for Russia. Petrochemicals and raw materials are especially exposed to sanctions, and such enquiries are frequently declined after screening.
Export formalities
The Iranian export declaration is lodged at the point of dispatch or the port of departure, by your broker or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Before booking we screen the goods, the seller, the buyer and any intermediaries against EU, UK, Swiss and US lists. On arrival we clear the goods in Russia for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Send full details of all parties with your enquiry — for Iran, screening decides whether a shipment is possible at all.
- For dried fruit and nuts, arrange phytosanitary certificates before loading.
- Check the Caspian ferry schedule when agreeing delivery dates; it sets the pace of the route.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Iran to Russia take?
Via the North–South corridor, goods cross the Caspian to Astrakhan or travel overland via Azerbaijan. The time depends on ferry schedules and border crossings, so we confirm it in each quote after screening.
How can my Russian buyer pay me?
Payments through our partner companies in the EU are only possible where the transaction and all parties pass sanctions screening, and many transactions involving Iran do not. We tell you at the enquiry stage whether our supplier-payment service can be used.
Which documents are needed?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Iranian export declaration, full details of all parties for screening and, for food products, phytosanitary certificates.
Do sanctions affect shipments from Iran?
Yes, significantly. We only handle goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions, screen every HS code and party, and decline any shipment or counterparty covered by restrictive measures.