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Iran: Cork Article Market 2025

Cork Article Market Size in Iran

In 2021, the Iranian cork article market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Cork article consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cork Article Exports

Exports from Iran

Cork article exports from Iran reached X tons in 2021, growing by 4.4% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 3,500% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cork article exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,625%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg), the United Arab Emirates (X kg) and Kuwait (X kg) were the main destinations of cork article exports from Iran, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of -0.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for cork article exported from Iran were the UK ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 96% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +60.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cork article export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 31%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+61.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cork Article Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, purchases abroad of cork articles increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 114%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cork article imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 251% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cork article to Iran, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, cork article imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman totaled +1,184.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+10.5% per year) and India (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest cork article suppliers to Iran, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Oman, with a CAGR of +506.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cork article import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -12.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 64%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for articles of natural cork and agglomerated cork in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of natural cork consumption in 2020 were Egypt, China and the United States, together comprising 43% of global consumption. Russia, Brazil, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Mexico, France, Nigeria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

What are the largest producers of articles of natural cork and agglomerated cork in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of natural cork production in 2020 were Egypt, China and Portugal, with a combined 42% share of global production. The United States, Russia, Brazil, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Mexico and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

What are the leading suppliers of articles of natural cork and agglomerated cork to Iran?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates constituted the largest supplier of natural cork to Iran, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Portugal, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 8.7% share.

What are the leading importers of articles of natural cork and agglomerated cork from Iran?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the key foreign market for natural cork exports from Iran, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Qatar $180), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for articles of natural cork and agglomerated cork in Iran?

In 2020, the average natural cork export price amounted to $8,229 per ton, surging by 2.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for articles of natural cork and agglomerated cork in Iran?

The average natural cork import price stood at $6,252 per ton in 2020, surging by 3.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cork article market in Iran. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 16292250 - Corks and stoppers of natural cork
Prodcom 16292290 - Articles of natural cork, others
Prodcom 16292320 - Corks and stoppers, of agglomerated cork, for sparkling wine v.q.p.r.d. (including those with discs of natural cork)
Prodcom 16292350 - Corks and stoppers, of agglomerated cork, for wine (excluding for sparkling wine v.q.p.r.d.)
Prodcom 16292380 - Agglomerated cork - blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles of any shape, solid cylinders or discs including agglomerated expanded cork or burnt cork (excluding corks and stoppers)
Prodcom 16292400 - Agglomerated cork, other articles of agglomerated cork, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Iran

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Iran
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024