Price for Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Iran - 2022

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Iran (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average glass; unworked, in rods import price amounted to $3,068 per ton, with a decrease of -40% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $124,407 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($4,505 per ton), while the price for China ($2,460 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-25.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Iran (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average glass; unworked, in rods export price amounted to $3,269 per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 115% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $3,966 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iraq amounted to +1.4% per year.

Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Iran

In 2022, approx. 13 tons of glass; unworked, in rodses were imported into Iran; picking up by 934% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass; unworked, in rods imports surged to $39K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn.

Import of Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Iran (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Turkey	23.5	16.4	2.7	20.1	-5.1%
China	24.8	20.2	3.0	14.6	-16.2%
Belgium	4.2	3.7	0.6	4.2	0.0%
United Arab Emirates	N/A	5.3	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.7	0.2	N/A	0.2	-34.1%
Total	53.2	45.7	6.3	39.1	-9.8%

Top Suppliers of Glass; Unworked, in Rods to Iran in 2022:

Turkey (5.9 tons)
China (5.9 tons)
Belgium (0.9 tons)

Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Rods in Iran

For the third consecutive year, Iran recorded decline in shipments abroad of glass; unworked, in rodses, which decreased by -32.6% to 546 kg in 2022. In general, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -32.6% was in 2021.

In value terms, glass; unworked, in rods exports declined markedly to $1.8K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant curtailment.