A indústria automotiva é a principal força motriz no Irã, mantendo mais do que 60 outras indústrias funcionando e prosperando. Em termos de PIB e emprego, the industry is second only to the energy sector, accounting for 10% of GDP and 4% of employment. Iran Khodro (IKCO) and Sepa are the two largest local manufacturers, employing more than 100,000 pessoas, and another 700,000 Iranians work in industries related to car manufacturing.
