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Iran: Mercury Market 2024

Mercury Market Size in Iran

In 2021, the Iranian mercury market decreased by -13.7% to $X, falling for the eighth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a significant decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mercury Exports

Exports from Iran

Mercury exports from Iran stood at less than X kg in 2021, standing approx. at 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, mercury exports totaled less than $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mercury Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, supplies from abroad of mercuries decreased by -18% to X kg, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -7.3% was in 2016. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of mercury to Iran, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, mercury imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled -42.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-32.7% per year) and Japan (-40.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mercuries to Iran, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -47.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-35.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-23.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mercury import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+77.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mercury in the world?

The country with the largest volume of mercury consumption was China, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, mercury consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Spain, sixfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.6% share.

What are the largest producers of mercury in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of mercury production, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, mercury production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of mercury to Iran?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates constituted the largest supplier of mercury to Iran.

What is the average import price for mercury in Iran?

In 2021, the average mercury import price amounted to $47,888 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mercury 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.

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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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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