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Iran: Steatite Market 2021

Steatite Market Size in Iran

In 2019, the Iranian steatite market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Steatite consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Steatite Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2019, shipments abroad of steatites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight decline. Exports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, steatite exports rose markedly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for steatite exports from Iran, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, steatite exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Azerbaijan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (-X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for steatite exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Armenia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (-X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average steatite export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Armenia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Steatite Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2019, purchases abroad of steatites was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steatite imports soared to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of steatite imports to Iran, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Turkey and China, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest steatite suppliers to Iran were Italy ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. South Korea, China and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main suppliers, South Korea (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite consumption in 2019 were China, Germany and Japan, with a combined 32% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite production in 2019 were China, Afghanistan and Finland, with a combined 65% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of steatites to Iran?

In value terms, Italy, India and Germany appeared to be the largest steatite suppliers to Iran, together accounting for 93% of total imports. South Korea, China and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.9%.

What are the leading importers of steatites from Iran?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the key foreign market for steatite exports from Iran, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Armenia, with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 11% share.

What is the average export price for steatites in Iran?

The average steatite export price stood at $108 per ton in 2019, falling by -58.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for steatites in Iran?

In 2019, the average steatite import price amounted to $619 per ton, shrinking by -14.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steatite market in Iran. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

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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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023