Iran: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Iran

The Iranian market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos expanded slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Iran

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports from Iran

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos, when their volume decreased by -5.4% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 187%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos from Iran, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Lebanon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lebanon stood at +16.8%.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exports from Iran, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lebanon amounted to +16.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 74%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+6.1%).

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos were imported into Iran; with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 198%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) was the main articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos supplier to Iran, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to -34.3%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Iran, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand amounted to -24.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 41% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 112% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+187.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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