Iran: Market for Silk Shawls And Scarves 2025

Market Size for Silk Shawls And Scarves in Iran

The Iranian silk shawl and scarf market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -7.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Silk Shawls And Scarves in Iran

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Exports from Iran

In 2022, silk shawl and scarf exports from Iran amounted to X units, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The smallest decline of -34% was in 2018. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X units) was the main destination for silk shawl and scarf exports from Iran, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, silk shawl and scarf exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X units), threefold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea was relatively modest.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average silk shawl and scarf export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price decreased by -34%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea stood at $X per unit.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+700.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Imports into Iran

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of silk shawls and scarves decreased by -63.2% to X units in 2018. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 388% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2018. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 607%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), China (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of silk shawl and scarf imports to Iran, together accounting for 81% of total imports.

From 2016 to 2018, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +300.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest silk shawl and scarf suppliers to Iran were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 84% of total imports. Germany, India, Turkey, Sweden, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +349.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average silk shawl and scarf import price stood at $X per unit in 2018, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2016 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, silk shawl and scarf import price increased by +37.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+349.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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