
Iran - Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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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.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23201100 - Ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals or earths including bricks, blocks, slabs, panels, tiles, hollow bricks, cylinder shells and pipes excluding filter plates containing kieselguhr and quartz
Country coverage:
- Iran
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- 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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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