Iran: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Iran

The Iranian ceramic tile market rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Production in Iran

In value terms, ceramic tile production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles exported from Iran reduced to X square meters, dropping by -4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 100% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X square meters), Georgia (X square meters) and Turkey (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Iran, together accounting for 73% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +197.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Iran were Turkey ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and Georgia ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +147.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 14%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per square meter) and Uzbekistan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($X per square meter) and Azerbaijan ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Iran

Ceramic tile imports into Iran surged to X square meters in 2022, growing by 30% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 119% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X square meters) was the main supplier of ceramic tile to Iran, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +83.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-33.2% per year) and Turkey (-26.5% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Iran, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +83.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-32.2% per year) and Turkey (-25.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, rising by 59% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Turkey ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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