Iran: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in Iran

The Iranian calcium carbonate market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Production in Iran

In value terms, calcium carbonate production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Calcium carbonate production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of calcium carbonate increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons) was the main destination for calcium carbonate exports from Iran, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, calcium carbonate exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), fivefold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Azerbaijan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for calcium carbonate exported from Iran were Azerbaijan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Armenia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Iran

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of calcium carbonate decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of calcium carbonate to Iran, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, calcium carbonate imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest calcium carbonate suppliers to Iran were Turkey ($X), Spain ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Bulgaria, India, the United Arab Emirates, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 calcium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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