Iran: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2025

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in Iran

The Iranian porcelain technical ware market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in Iran

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 106%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports from Iran

Porcelain technical ware exports from Iran surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 26% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 302% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 275% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for porcelain technical ware exports from Iran, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar amounted to +35.9%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use exports from Iran, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar amounted to +37.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average porcelain technical ware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 39%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+2,445.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, supplies from abroad of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use decreased by -24.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 301%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 169%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), China (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of porcelain technical ware imports to Iran, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use to Iran, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +26.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-11.1% per year) and Malaysia (-6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average porcelain technical ware import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 116%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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