Iran: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2025

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in Iran

In 2021, the Iranian scouring pastes and powders market increased by 9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in Iran

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 56%. Scouring pastes and powders production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports from Iran

In 2021, the amount of scouring pastes and powders exported from Iran dropped markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -20.5% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 886% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 848% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for scouring pastes and powders exports from Iran, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, scouring pastes and powders exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan stood at +52.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+161.7% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-16.5% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for scouring pastes and powders exports from Iran, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with a 32% share of total exports. It was followed by Armenia, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan amounted to +58.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+145.6% per year) and Armenia (-22.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average scouring pastes and powders export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -23.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 25%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Georgia ($X per ton) and Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports into Iran

In 2021, approx. X tons of scouring pastes and powders were imported into Iran; jumping by 124% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 158% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 206%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest scouring pastes and powders supplier to Iran, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, scouring pastes and powders imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Georgia (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+11.7% per year) and Georgia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest scouring pastes and powders suppliers to Iran were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 87% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +8.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average scouring pastes and powders import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+30.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :