Key Market Indicators
Iran's stone imports are forecast to reach $151 million by 2026, up from $142 million in 2021, growing at an average of 1% year-on-year. Since 2002, Iranian demand has grown at an average of 6.1% year-on-year. In 2021, Iran was in 55th place, with Lithuania overtaking Iran at $142 million. Germany, the UK and France placed second, third and fourth in the rankings respectively. Iran's stone exports are forecast to reach $385 million by 2026, up from $328 million in 2021, growing at an average of 2.7% year-on-year. Since 2002, Iranian supply has increased at an average of 6.2% year-on-year. In 2021, Iran was in 26th place, with the United Arab Emirates overtaking Iran at $328 million. Germany, the US and Italy placed second, third and fourth in the rankings respectively.
