Jolfa County is capable of commercial and production activities in various economic areas. It also is favorable for investment in agricultural, industrial, agro-industry, commercial, cultural tourism, and ecotourism fields. The Jolfa border terminal is of strategic importance in shaping the economy of the region.
The Jolfa border terminal is the shared border between Iran and the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan that was opened in 1994. Being located within the Aras Free Zone has created many advantages for traders and producers. Regulating the Jolfa border terminal on the Nakhchivan border and the level of foreign transactions and transit between the two have given special importance to this border terminal. This terminal is located 132 km northwest of Tabriz.
The Jolfa County features some strategic facilities that have made the region prosper throughout history; as a transportation hub, an economic and tourism center it is of high significance.