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A review by Steel World Review of Iran\u2019s steel export markets shows that Iranian steel exports continue to benefit from price competitiveness, geographic location and access to regional markets. However, rising freight costs, energy restrictions, payment transfer difficulties and the stronger presence of competitors have made conditions more challenging for Iranian exporters.<\/span>
\nIranian steel still has buyers. Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman and Central Asian markets remain among the most important potential and active markets for Iranian steel products.<\/span>
\nHowever, today\u2019s export market is different from what it was several years ago.<\/span>
\nIn the past, geographic proximity and competitive pricing could make a large part of the sales process easier for Iranian producers. Today, foreign buyers consider not only price, but also delivery time, freight costs, route security, payment methods and supply continuity.<\/span>
\nAs a result, Iranian steel exports in 2026 are more dependent than ever on a combination of factors beyond the production line.<\/span>
\nIranian Export Billet Prices Reach $405\u2013410 per Ton<\/span>
\nOne of the most important indicators of the current market situation is the decline in Iranian export billet prices.<\/span>
\nAccording to the latest market assessments in the second half of September 2026, Iranian export billet offers were in the range of $405\u2013410 per ton FOB.
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\nA shipment of around 10,000 tons of billet was also traded at approximately $406 per ton FOB.<\/span>
\nFor comparison, in early September, Iranian export billet prices were in the range of $410\u2013415 per ton FOB, and a transaction of around 10,000 tons was also reported at $413 per ton FOB.<\/span>
\nThis means that the market has declined by several more dollars in just about two weeks.<\/span>
\nIranian export slab prices were also in the approximate range of $410\u2013415 per ton FOB.<\/span>
\nThese figures show that Iranian producers still have to compete on price in order to maintain their export markets.<\/span>
\nBut the important question is to what extent a lower FOB price can offset higher logistics, insurance and money-transfer costs.<\/span>
\nThe Decline in the Rial and Its Impact on Iranian Steel Exports<\/span>
\nOne of the reasons behind selling pressure in the export market is the depreciation of the rial.<\/span>
\nIn recent weeks, the rial lost around 15 percent of its value against the dollar over a short period. On the one hand, this can make exports more attractive for Iranian producers, as export revenues are received in foreign currency.<\/span>
\nOn the other hand, depreciation of the national currency increases the cost of procuring equipment, spare parts, consumables and some imported raw materials.<\/span>
\nAs a result, the relationship between rial depreciation and Iranian steel exports is not necessarily straightforward.<\/span>
\nA producer may appear to have greater capacity to lower its dollar-denominated prices, while at the same time facing higher domestic costs and increased replacement costs for materials and equipment.<\/span>
\nDuring the same period, hot-rolled coil prices in Iran\u2019s domestic market reached approximately $537\u2013589 per ton EXW, an increase largely linked to the depreciation of the rial and higher replacement costs rather than a significant increase in actual demand.<\/span>
\nIraq: Still One of the Most Important Markets for Iranian Steel Exports<\/span>
\nThe Iraqi steel market remains one of the most important destinations for Iranian steel products.<\/span>
\nThe short distance, availability of land transportation, construction and infrastructure projects, and the long history of trade between the two countries have given Iraq a special position in Iranian steel exports.<\/span>
\nIn early September, Iranian rebar was traded in the Iraqi market at approximately $550 per ton delivered.<\/span>
\nIn the second half of the month, Iranian hot-rolled coil for shipment via Shalamcheh was offered at around $580\u2013590 per ton FCA.<\/span>
\nHowever, some of these offers have not yet resulted in confirmed transactions.
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\nThis shows that even in a market such as Iraq, where Iran has a significant geographic advantage, price is no longer the only determining factor.<\/span>
\nIraqi buyers are now also comparing offers from Turkey, China and other regional suppliers.<\/span>
\nTherefore, maintaining Iran\u2019s share of the Iraqi steel market increasingly depends on consistent delivery, an appropriate final price and an efficient distribution network.<\/span>
\nAfghanistan: An Important Market Where Competitors Have Entered<\/span>
\nAfghanistan has for years been one of the natural markets for Iranian exports of goods and steel products.<\/span>
\nHowever, recent figures contain an important warning for Iranian exporters.<\/span>
\nAccording to remarks by the head of the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, Iran\u2019s exports to Afghanistan have declined by at least 25 percent in recent months.<\/span>
\nAt the same time, Uzbekistan\u2019s exports to Afghanistan have increased by around 42 percent.<\/span>
\nThese two figures are significant when viewed together.<\/span>
\nThe Afghan market has not disappeared. Part of the demand previously supplied by Iran is shifting toward other suppliers.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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At the same time, Iran still holds a very important position in Afghanistan\u2019s trade, and in some statistics, more than 31 percent of Afghanistan\u2019s imports were supplied by Iran.<\/span>
\nTherefore, Afghanistan remains a strategic market for Iranian exports.<\/span>
\nHowever, recent months have shown that geographic proximity alone is not enough to maintain market share.<\/span>
\nIf Iranian supply declines, regional competitors quickly fill the gap.<\/span>
\nIranian Steel Exports to Pakistan: Inquiries Exist, but Fewer Transactions<\/span>
\nPakistan has also once again become a market of interest for Iranian steel exporters in recent months.<\/span>
\nIn the Pakistani market, inquiries have been reported for Iranian hot-rolled coil at approximately $580 per ton EXW.<\/span>
\nHowever, the important point is that some of these inquiries have not yet resulted in confirmed transactions.<\/span>
\nThis difference between a \u201cprice inquiry\u201d and an \u201cactual transaction\u201d is highly important when analyzing Iran\u2019s steel export market.<\/span>
\nThe market may be active in terms of demand, but transportation, payment, border-crossing or final-price issues may prevent a contract from being concluded.<\/span>
\nIn recent weeks, there have also been reports of truck delays and longer transit times along some trade routes between Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and other neighboring countries.<\/span>
\nFor a commodity such as steel, lengthy transportation delays can completely eliminate part of the initial price advantage.<\/span>
\nOman: An Increasingly Important Export Market and Logistics Route for Iran<\/span>
\nOman is also gaining greater importance in Iran\u2019s regional trade.<\/span>
\nIn early September, a transaction for Iranian billet destined for Oman was reported at around $440 per ton CFR.<\/span>
\nThis figure is noteworthy when compared with Iran\u2019s FOB price.<\/span>
\nIf billet is traded at around $410\u2013415 per ton FOB and the delivered price in Oman is close to $440 per ton, it shows how significant transportation and logistics costs can be in the final price.<\/span>
\nUnder current conditions, Oman is not only a consumer market<\/span>
\nThe country\u2019s port position could make it an increasingly important route for regional trade, transshipment and access to other Gulf markets.<\/span>
\nFor Iranian exporters, this capacity can represent an opportunity. However, every additional link in the transportation chain means additional cost and time.<\/span>
\nFreight Costs: The Hidden Competitor for Iranian Steel<\/span>
\nOne issue that is often overlooked in steel price analysis is the actual cost of transportation.<\/span>
\nIn the regional market, freight rates for some steel shipments on the Caspian Sea route have reached around $55\u201360 per ton.<\/span>
\nThis figure is highly significant.<\/span>
\nSuppose two producers differ by only $15 in their FOB prices. If one of them has freight costs that are $30 or $40 higher, the initial price advantage effectively disappears.<\/span>
\nThat is why an international buyer does not compare FOB prices alone.<\/span>
\nUltimately, the buyer looks at the delivered price of steel at the destination.<\/span>
\nFrom Steel World Review\u2019s perspective, one of the most important changes in Iran\u2019s export market is precisely this: logistics is no longer a secondary cost; it has become part of price competition.<\/span>
\nEnergy Crisis and Its Impact on Iran\u2019s Steel Market<\/span>
\nAlongside export challenges, Iranian steel producers continue to face energy-related problems.<\/span>
\nElectricity restrictions in summer and gas restrictions in winter have become one of the most important challenges facing the steel industry in recent years.<\/span>
\nAccording to remarks by the head of the Iranian Steel Producers Association, electricity and gas restrictions over the past five years have imposed approximately $18 billion in lost economic benefits on the country\u2019s steel value chain.<\/span>
\nThis figure does not only represent reduced production.<\/span>
\nFor the export market, production continuity is extremely important.<\/span>
\nA foreign buyer needs to be confident that its order will be produced, loaded and shipped on schedule.<\/span>
\nIf a producer is concerned about electricity supply in summer and gas restrictions in winter, this risk will ultimately be incorporated into the export contract.<\/span>
\nTherefore, today\u2019s energy imbalance is no longer only an internal problem for Iran\u2019s steel industry; it has become a direct issue in export competition.<\/span>
\nRepatriation of Export Proceeds: Another Challenge for Steelmakers<\/span>
\nSteel exporters face currency regulations in addition to production and logistics challenges.<\/span>
\nUnder existing regulations, exporters of steel products must settle 100 percent of the value stated in their export declaration through methods approved by the Central Bank.<\/span>
\nUnder normal conditions, this might simply be a financial process.<\/span>
\nHowever, for Iran, which does not have full access to the international banking network, the way payment is received from the customer and foreign currency is repatriated can directly affect the transaction price.<\/span>
\nAs a result, an Iranian steel exporter has to manage several risks simultaneously:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Global steel price risk, exchange-rate risk, transportation risk, money-transfer risk, export regulations and energy supply risk.<\/span>
\nIran Remains One of the Region\u2019s Important Steel Exporters<\/span>
\nDespite all these challenges, Iran\u2019s steel export capacity should not be underestimated.<\/span>
\nAccording to the latest figures published by the Iranian Steel Producers Association for the eight-month period of 1404, total exports of Iran\u2019s iron and steel value chain reached approximately 26.7 million tons.<\/span>
\nCompared with approximately 18.9 million tons in the same period of the previous year, this represented a 41 percent increase.<\/span>
\nThe value of iron and steel value-chain exports was also reported at more than $5.3 billion.<\/span>
\nIn the semi-finished steel segment, including billet, bloom and slab, exports reached approximately 5.47 million tons, representing around 42 percent growth compared with the same period.<\/span>
\nThe value of semi-finished steel exports was reported at nearly $2.26 billion.<\/span>
\nFlat steel product exports were approximately 962,000 tons, with a value of nearly $484 million.<\/span>
\nIn contrast, rebar exports declined by around 23 percent to approximately 115,000 tons.<\/span>
\nThese figures show that Iran\u2019s export volume remains significant.<\/span>
\nBut the key issue for the future is not simply increasing tonnage.<\/span>
\nIs Iran Exporting Higher-Value Steel Products?<\/span>
\nOne of the most important issues that should be considered when analyzing steel exports is the product mix.<\/span>
\nExports of concentrate, pellets, sponge iron or semi-finished products may increase export volumes, but their added value is not the same as that of finished and specialized products.<\/span>
\nFor a country that has made significant investments in steel capacity over the past years, increasing exports of higher-value-added products is more important.<\/span>
\nFrom this perspective, simply reporting growth in export tonnage cannot, on its own, serve as a measure of the steel industry\u2019s success.
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\nThe more important question is what products Iran exports, at what level of added value, and to which markets.<\/span>
\nCompetition from China, Turkey and Central Asian Countries<\/span>
\nThe regional market has not remained static either.<\/span>
\nChina continues to enter many regional markets with its high production capacity.<\/span>
\nTurkey, in addition to exporting finished products, is a major importer of low-priced billet and uses this route to help control the production costs of finished products.<\/span>
\nIn the first seven months of 2026, Turkey\u2019s billet imports reached approximately 3 million tons, around 20 percent higher than the previous year.<\/span>
\nTurkey\u2019s billet imports from China also increased by approximately 90 percent, reaching around 700,000 tons.<\/span>
\nIn Afghanistan, meanwhile, the more than 40 percent increase in Uzbekistan\u2019s exports is a clear indication that regional countries are competing for a larger share of markets where Iran once had a more prominent presence.<\/span>
\nThis situation sends a clear message for Iranian steel exports:<\/span>
\nCompetitors will not wait for Iran\u2019s domestic problems to be resolved.<\/span>
\nThe Future of Iranian Steel Exports: The Market Exists, but Competition Has Intensified<\/span>
\nSteel World Review\u2019s analysis shows that Iran continues to benefit from several important advantages:<\/span>
\nAdequate raw material reserves, high production capacity, geographic location and short distances to markets such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman and other regional countries.<\/span>
\nHowever, these advantages are no longer sufficient on their own.<\/span>
\nToday, competition in the steel market is not only about the price per ton.<\/span>
\nThe final destination price, delivery time, supply stability and the ability to make secure payments are equally important.<\/span>
\nIranian export billet priced at $405\u2013410 per ton FOB can still be competitive in many markets.<\/span>
\nBut the important question is how much of Iran\u2019s actual advantage remains after freight, insurance, delays, money transfers and other costs are added.<\/span>
\nFrom Steel World Review\u2019s perspective, the future of Iranian steel exports will depend above all on the industry\u2019s ability to reduce the gap between the \u201cfactory price\u201d and the \u201cactual cost of delivery to the foreign customer.\u201d<\/span>
\nThe market exists.<\/span>
\nBut competition to reach this market has become tougher than before.<\/span>
\nSteel World Review | Shafti Link | Analysis of Iran\u2019s Steel Market and Steel Exports \u2013 September 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A review by Steel World Review of Iran\u2019s steel export markets shows that Iranian steel exports continue to benefit from price competitiveness, geographic location and access to regional markets. However, rising freight costs, energy restrictions, payment transfer difficulties and the stronger presence of competitors have made conditions more challenging for Iranian exporters. 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