Steel products—including billets, slabs, ingots, sheets, rebar, beams, and steel profiles—are among Iran’s most important industrial outputs, widely used in construction, automotive manufacturing, machinery, and infrastructure projects.

Iran has a fully integrated steel production chain, from iron ore extraction to finished steel products. The use of modern technologies such as electric arc furnaces, continuous casting, and hot and cold rolling enables the production of high-quality steel in line with international standards.

The steel industry plays a significant role in Iran’s GDP, job creation, and the supply of raw materials for various downstream industries. It also contributes substantially to foreign exchange earnings through non-oil exports.

Iran is a major regional exporter of steel billets, slabs, rebar, and sheets, with key markets including neighboring countries, Central Asia, China, India, Turkey, and parts of Africa. Competitive pricing and stable access to raw materials are core advantages of Iranian steel in global markets.

Iran’s competitive advantages include vast iron ore reserves, low-cost energy, extensive production infrastructure, skilled labor, and a strategic geographic location with access to export routes. Strengthening national branding, improving product packaging, and expanding rail and maritime logistics can further enhance Iran’s competitiveness in the global steel industry.