Thin-Wall Injection Molding Machine Supplier for Iran

Iran's food packaging market is estimated at USD 3.5-4.0 billion in 2025, with plastic packaging accounting for approximately 40% of total output. The country's dairy industry, valued at USD 4.2 billion, is the primary demand driver for thin-wall containers, producing over 1.5 million tonnes of yogurt, doogh (fermented dairy beverage), kashk, and other dairy products annually. Major dairy brands including Kalleh, Pegah, Mihan, Damdaran, and Pak operate captive packaging production or contract with dedicated converters. Iran has approximately 300 injection molding companies with food packaging capability, concentrated in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Mashhad industrial zones. Domestic machine manufacturing exists (Pars Gostar Toos, Tabriz Machine Sazi) but lacks thin-wall specialization, making imports essential for high-speed packaging production. Import dependency for thin-wall capable machines exceeds 85%. Chinese machinery suppliers dominate volume, with European brands nearly absent due to sanctions. Import duty for HS 8477 is approximately 10-15%, and standard VAT at 9% applies.

The Iranian injection molding machine market is dominated by Chinese suppliers due to Western sanctions limiting European and Japanese alternatives. Haitian International holds the largest market share in general-purpose machines, with competitors including Borch, DK, and Tederic. For thin-wall specialization, HWAMDA's SPV5 series offers distinct advantages: injection speeds of 368-422mm/s exceed general-purpose machines by 40-60%, and the INOVA controller's 1ms scan cycle provides process stability essential for consistent 0.4mm wall filling. Against Haitian's Jupiter series, the SPV5 delivers 15-20% faster injection speeds at comparable pricing. Against Borch, SPV5 offers 10-15% lower capital cost with equivalent performance specifications. A complete turnkey yogurt cup line (HMD 400M8-SPV, 12-cavity mold, SWITEK robot, auxiliaries) is priced at approximately USD 200,000-280,000, compared to USD 350,000-500,000 for equivalent European configurations (where obtainable). HWAMDA's dedicated Iran sales team based in China handles documentation, payment processing, and logistics coordination, navigating the complex trade environment with established banking and shipping channels.

Iran has significant domestic petrochemical capacity through companies including Tabriz Petrochemical, Jam Petrochemical, Marun Petrochemical, and Isfahan Petrochemical, producing over 4 million tonnes of polyolefins annually. Domestic PP pricing averages approximately USD 900-1,100/MT, among the lowest globally due to subsidized feedstock. Iranian PP grades include Jam Z30S (MFI 25), Tabriz V30S (MFI 30), and Marun HP552R (MFI 35), suitable for general thin-wall applications. For high-speed thin-wall production below 0.45mm wall thickness, imported high-flow PP with MFI 45-60 g/10min from SABIC or LyondellBasell may be required at approximately USD 1,200-1,400/MT. Processing considerations for Iran include high ambient temperatures reaching 40-45C in summer (Isfahan, Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas), requiring chiller capacity oversizing by 20-30% compared to standard specifications. Mold temperature should be maintained at 20-30C with dedicated process chillers. Barrel temperature profiles of 220-255C for standard PP, with back pressure of 10-15 MPa to ensure melt homogeneity. The SPV5's enclosed hydraulic system with oil cooler maintains stable oil temperature at 40-50C even in high ambient conditions.

HWAMDA maintains established trade channels with Iran through direct export using Chinese banking infrastructure for payment settlement. Shipment to Bandar Abbas (Iran's primary commercial port on the Persian Gulf) takes 18-22 days from Shanghai. Alternative routing via Bandar Imam Khomeini port or overland through Turkey/Pakistan is available for specific customer requirements. Customs clearance requires Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade (MIMT) import license, customs declaration, and certificate of origin. Iranian customs duty of 10-15% for HS 8477 plus 9% VAT applies. HWAMDA's technical support for Iranian customers includes Chinese-based engineers with Farsi translation support providing remote diagnostics within 8 hours. On-site service deployment reaches Iranian locations within 5-7 days. Spare parts ship via air freight to Tehran IKA airport or direct sea freight to Bandar Abbas with 10-14 day delivery. Installation and commissioning require 10-14 days with comprehensive operator training. Iran Plast (Tehran International Permanent Fairground) is the country's primary plastics and packaging trade exhibition, held annually in September-October. HWAMDA maintains agent representation at Iran Plast for customer engagement and technical consultations.