Iran: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Iran

The Iranian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market totaled $X in 2022, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Iran

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Iran

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, when their volume decreased by -6.9% to X units. Overall, exports showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 245%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Iran, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Azerbaijan (X units), ninefold. Georgia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq totaled -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (+15.2% per year) and Georgia (+39.6% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Iran, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Georgia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq stood at -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (+29.3% per year) and Georgia (+56.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price decreased by -4.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 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 ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Kazakhstan (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Iran

For the third consecutive year, Iran recorded growth in supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, which increased by 263% to X units in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +108.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X units) constituted the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to Iran, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +35.0%.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Iran were Turkey ($X) and China ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +35.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -76.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 72%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, 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 China ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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