Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in Iran - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in Iran (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in Iran (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in Iran
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in Iran

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in Iran (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables amounted to $0.2 per unit, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 61% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $0.3 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Hong Kong SAR ($0.3 per unit), while the price for Turkey ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in Iran (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables stood at $0.3 per unit in 2022, dropping by -80.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $7.8 per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($2 per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in Iran

In 2022, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables into Iran skyrocketed to 2.4M units, growing by 399% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. Imports peaked at 2.7M units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables surged to $448K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. Imports peaked at $486K in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable to Iran in 2022:

1. China (1593.3K units)
2. Spain (431.5K units)
3. Oman (115.3K units)
4. Hong Kong SAR (109.3K units)
5. Turkey (73.8K units)
6. United Arab Emirates (57.6K units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable in Iran

In 2022, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables from Iran surged to 2.2K units, increasing by 199% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables fell significantly to $693 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The smallest decline of -35.7% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $2.9K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Refillable from Iran in 2022:

1. Turkey (2065.0 units)
2. Ireland (84.0 units)
3. United Arab Emirates (2.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform