A Brief History of Iran’s Petrochemical Industry

Iran’s petrochemical industry began its development in the 1960s (1340s in the Iranian
calendar) and gradually evolved into one of the country’s most fundamental and strategic
industrial sectors.
Relying on its vast natural oil and gas resources, Iran has built a strong petrochemical base that
plays a key role in economic development, job creation, and the supply of essential raw
materials for various downstream industries.
In recent decades, with the expansion of infrastructure, both domestic and foreign investments,
and the integration of cutting-edge technologies, Iran’s petrochemical sector has seen
significant growth.
Today, the country is recognized as one of the leading producers of petrochemical and polymer
materials in the Middle East.
Widespread exports to global markets have further reinforced Iran’s position in the global
petrochemical supply chain.
Below is a brief overview of some of the leading petrochemical companies in Iran:
🏭Amirkabir Petrochemical Company
Founded in 1998 and operational since 2005, Amirkabir Petrochemical Company is one of the
largest and most prominent polyethylene producers in Iran.
Located in Khuzestan province, southern Iran, the complex spans over 55 hectares and utilizes
modern technologies to produce the following products:
 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
 Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Amirkabir’s products are widely used in industries such as packaging, pipe manufacturing,
agriculture, automotive, and various consumer goods.
The company has an annual production capacity of over 700,000 tons.
🏭Jam Petrochemical Company
Jam Petrochemical Company began operations in 2000, located in the South Pars Special
Economic Energy Zone (Assaluyeh), Bushehr province.
It is now recognized as one of the largest polyethylene production complexes in Iran.
Utilizing advanced technologies, the company manufactures the following grades:
 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
 Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Jam’s products are used extensively in packaging, agriculture, piping, and consumer industries,
with an annual production capacity exceeding 300,000 tons.
🏭Arya Sasol Petrochemical Company
Arya Sasol is one of the most advanced and largest petrochemical complexes in Iran, founded
in 2002 and operational since 2008.
The company is located in Assaluyeh, southern Iran, and benefits from state-of-the-art
technologies and technical expertise to produce a diverse range of products in the following
categories:
 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
 Ethylene
With the goal of becoming a leader in the Middle Eastern petrochemical industry, Arya Sasol
aims to expand its production capacity, innovate product lines, and participate in
environmentally sustainable projects, while also increasing its global market share.