Iran: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2025

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Iran

The Iranian marble and travertine blocks market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -46.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Marble and travertine blocks consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Iran

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 93%. Marble and travertine blocks production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of marble and travertine blocks and slabs were exported from Iran; shrinking by -22.2% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 144%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from Iran, accounting for a approx. 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +2.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, marble and travertine blocks export price decreased by -3.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to +6.2% per year.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of marble and travertine blocks and slabs were imported into Iran; declining by -27.1% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 834% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 335% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of marble and travertine blocks to Iran, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +14.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+51.5% per year) and India (-6.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Greece ($X) and India ($X) were the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to Iran, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +99.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average marble and travertine blocks import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -11.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 159%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+32.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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