Key Market Indicators
Iranian metal imports are expected to reach 13.2 million metric tons by 2026. Since 1975, the demand for metal imports in Iran has been increasing modestly, at an average rate of 0.3% per year. In 2021, Iran was the 29th largest importer of metal in the world, with 13.1 million metric tons. Papua New Guinea overtook Iran to become the 28th largest importer. Japan, South Korea, and Germany were the second, third, and fourth largest importers, respectively.
