Iran: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Iran

The Iranian market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics declined modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.9% 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, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported from Iran contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Iran, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), twofold. Georgia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Azerbaijan stood at +17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+7.3% per year) and Georgia (-19.3% per year).

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exports from Iran, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Azerbaijan stood at +46.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+32.3% per year) and Turkey (+43.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 61%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Armenia (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics imported into Iran dropped modestly to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier to Iran, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled -11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-8.9% per year) and India (+27.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Iran, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled -11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-7.0% per year) and India (+24.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform