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Iran: Fireclay Market 2024

Fireclay Market Size in Iran

The Iranian fireclay market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 27% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fireclay Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, fireclay exports from Iran surged to X tons, rising by 262% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fireclay exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main destinations of fireclay exports from Iran, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +22.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for fireclay exports from Iran, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq amounted to -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (-15.3% per year) and Afghanistan (+9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fireclay export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fireclay Imports

Imports into Iran

Fireclay imports into Iran surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 22% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fireclay imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of fireclay to Iran, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -5.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fireclay to Iran, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -1.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fireclay import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.7%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fireclay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Ukraine and the United States, with a combined 38% share of global consumption. India, Russia, Brazil, Japan, Pakistan, Italy, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Spain, Nigeria and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of fireclay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Ukraine and the United States, together comprising 43% of global production. India, Brazil, Russia, Japan, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Spain, Nigeria, France and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of fireclay to Iran?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of fireclay to Iran, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of fireclay from Iran?

In value terms, Afghanistan remains the key foreign market for fireclay exports from Iran, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Azerbaijan, with an 8.9% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for fireclay in Iran?

In 2021, the average fireclay export price amounted to $235 per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fireclay in Iran?

The average fireclay import price stood at $317 per ton in 2021, dropping by -4% against the previous year.

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

Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay

Country coverage:

Iran

Data coverage:

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