Iran: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2025

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Iran

The Iranian ceramic sanitary ware market declined notably to $X in 2022, shrinking by -21.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Iran

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were exported from Iran; picking up by 8.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 178%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X units) was the main destination for ceramic sanitary ware exports from Iran, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X units), fivefold. Armenia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Azerbaijan amounted to +57.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+20.4% per year) and Armenia (+10.4% per year).

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports from Iran, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Georgia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Azerbaijan totaled +43.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+39.7% per year) and Georgia (+16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 30%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were imported into Iran; waning by -11.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X units) was the main supplier of ceramic sanitary ware to Iran, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic sanitary ware imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), sixfold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at -7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-21.9% per year) and India (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures to Iran, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to -5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-16.7% per year) and India (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic sanitary ware import price increased by +3.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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