Iran: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Iran

The Iranian non-refractory clay constructional products market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, declining by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Iran

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 797% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 499% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Iran, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lebanon (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Azerbaijan amounted to +26.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (+8.1% per year) and Canada (+20.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay constructional products exported from Iran were Azerbaijan ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 93% share of total exports.

Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -19.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($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 Iraq (+32.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Iran

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay constructional products decreased by -30.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 571%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 312%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main non-refractory clay constructional products supplier to Iran, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -20.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-31.0% per year) and China (-19.3% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest non-refractory clay constructional products suppliers to Iran, together comprising 99% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of -2.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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