Iran: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2024

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Iran

After five years of growth, the Iranian market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Iran

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X square meters of float glass and surface ground or polished glass were exported from Iran; dropping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X square meters), Georgia (X square meters) and Afghanistan (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from Iran, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Poland, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, Syrian Arab Republic, Oman, India and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Georgia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Georgia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter 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 Azerbaijan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports into Iran

In 2022, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass into Iran declined rapidly to X square meters, falling by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($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 Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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