Iran: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2025

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Iran

In 2021, the Iranian market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Iran

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Iran

In 2021, shipments abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by -8.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 574% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Georgia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Iran, together comprising 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Azerbaijan and Oman, which together accounted for a further 9.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +155.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Iran, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland amounted to +91.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-4.8% per year) and Oman (+95.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 84% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 161%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+31.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Iran

For the fourth consecutive year, Iran recorded decline in overseas purchases of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths, which decreased by -53.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 76%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths plummeted to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 463%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Iran, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -18.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+41.2% per year) and Italy (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths suppliers to Iran were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 95% share of total imports. Oman lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 0.8%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Oman, with a CAGR of +96.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, growing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+29.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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