The Iran cement market size reached USD 1,334.51 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2,104.22 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.19% during 2025-2033. Iran is presently developing extensive infrastructure, which is driving the construction material demand in the country. Moreover, government policies are providing support to the export trend by streamlining export procedures and lowering tariffs to promote foreign trade. This, along with the rise in focus on improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, lower emissions, and meet environmental standards, is expanding the Iran cement market share.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 1,334.51 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 2,104.22 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 5.19% |
Expanding Infrastructure Development Projects
Iran is presently developing extensive infrastructure, which is driving the cement demand in the country. The government is launching a number of big urban development initiatives involving transportation networks, water management systems, and housing construction. The 2025-2026 infrastructure budget comprises 350 trillion tomans. These initiatives are a part of larger national agendas that focus on self-reliance and economic diversification. With the construction or remodeling of new roads, bridges, airports, and dwelling units, cement is still a basic material. Public and semipublic capital is being spent to expand housing supply, especially in rural and lower-income urban communities. Domestic cement makers are also ramping up production to satisfy the expanding demand created by these efforts. This continuous growth in infrastructure is not only rising the demand but also inducing modernization in Iran's cement sector, motivating improvements in the level of production capacity and technology towards greater efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Rising Cement Exports to Adjacent Markets
Iran is strategically increasing its cement exports, which is propelling the market growth. The nation possesses one of the Middle East's biggest cement production capacities, and it is utilizing this to boost export amounts to neighboring nations with limited production capacities, like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Central Asian nations. Regional rebuilding initiatives, especially in war-torn regions, are putting great demand on low-cost building materials, making Iranian cement a credible option. Iran is further leveraging its geographical location and cost benefits, such as the availability of cheaper labor and energy, to keep prices competitive in foreign markets. Government policy is providing support to this trend by streamlining export procedures and lowering tariffs to promote foreign trade. In addition, even with sanctions, numerous Iranian manufacturers are discovering alternative market avenues and customers, for example, through barter agreements or third-party brokers, which guarantee stable demand and maintain foreign currency inflows necessary for the financial stability of the industry. According to International Cement Review, total cement exports reached 1.393Mt in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 17.1 percent increase compared to 1.19Mt in 1Q24.
Modernization and Technological Progress in Production
Iranian cement producers are busily upgrading their manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, lower emissions, and meet environmental standards, thereby supporting the Iran cement market growth. This upgrade is driven by domestic policy demands as well as international sustainability currents. Numerous plants are now investing in sophisticated equipment like vertical roller mills, waste heat recovery, and automated quality control technology. These renovations are allowing firms to cut their carbon footprint and lower costs of production through enhanced energy efficiency. The move toward green practices is also placing Iranian cement on a stronger footing for acceptance in world markets, where sustainability requirements are tightening. At the same time, digitalization is enhancing supply chain management and preventive maintenance along the production line. Through the adoption of automation and innovation, the industry is positioning itself according to international best practices, which is likely to enhance operational productivity as well as ensure long-term economic resilience to volatility and supply chain disruption.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end-use.
Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes blended, Portland, and others.
End-Use Insights:
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Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Tehran, Khuzestan, Bushehr, Esfahan, Khorasan, and others.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Types Covered | Blended, Portland, Others |
End-Uses Covered | Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure |
Regions Covered | Tehran, Khuzestan, Bushehr, Esfahan, Khorasan, Others |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
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