Iran: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Iran

The Iranian common clay market expanded to $X in 2022, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the market value increased by 8.7%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Iran

In value terms, common clay production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 9.8%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of common clay increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 2,839% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2,240% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for common clay exports from Iran, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Azerbaijan (X tons), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan amounted to +21.6%.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from Iran, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan amounted to +26.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -25.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Azerbaijan (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, common clay imports into Iran rose slightly to X tons, growing by 5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 110%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Iran, with a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, common clay imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+9.3% per year) and China (-30.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest common clay suppliers to Iran were Germany ($X), Greece ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 27% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +6.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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