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Iran: Bauxite Market 2024

Bauxite Market Size in Iran

The Iranian bauxite market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Bauxite Production in Iran

In value terms, bauxite production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Bauxite Exports

Exports from Iran

Bauxite exports from Iran reduced rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -19.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 302%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bauxite exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 325%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for bauxite exports from Iran, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar stood at -8.6%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) also remains the key foreign market for bauxite exports from Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to -18.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bauxite export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 341%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Qatar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +75.1% per year.

Bauxite Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of bauxite, when their volume decreased by -25.1% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 1,895%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bauxite imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 889% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest bauxite supplier to Iran, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, bauxite imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +48.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+9.5% per year) and Germany (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bauxite to Iran, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +32.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.2% per year) and Turkey (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bauxite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+35.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bauxite in the world?

China remains the largest bauxite consuming country worldwide, accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, bauxite consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Australia, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 7.7% share.

What are the largest producers of bauxite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Australia, Guinea and China, together accounting for 68% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of bauxite to Iran?

In value terms, the largest bauxite suppliers to Iran were the United Arab Emirates, China and Turkey, together comprising 99% of total imports.

What is the average export price for bauxite in Iran?

The average bauxite export price stood at $30 per ton in 2018, which is down by -98.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bauxite in Iran?

The average bauxite import price stood at $220 per ton in 2021, rising by 28% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bauxite 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:

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Country coverage:

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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023