Major Export Grades of Rebar (Reinforcing Steel Bars) from Iran
Rebar Grade A1 – Plain (Smooth Bar)
Standard: ISIRI 3132 (equivalent to ASTM A615 Grade 240)
Yield Strength: ~240 MPa
Tensile Strength: ~360 MPa
Surface: Plain (smooth)
Applications: Light concrete work, welding applications, low-stress structures
Export Use: Limited – mostly domestic or special orders
Rebar Grade A2 – Mild Deformed Bar
Standard: ISIRI 3132 / ASTM A615 Grade 340
Yield Strength: ~340 MPa
Tensile Strength: ~500 MPa
Elongation: 19–25%
Surface: Ribbed (deformed)
Applications: Residential buildings, general construction
Markets: Iraq, Afghanistan, CIS countries
Rebar Grade A3 – High Strength Deformed Bar
Standard: ISIRI 3132 / ASTM A615 Grade 400
Yield Strength: ~400 MPa
Tensile Strength: ~600 MPa
Elongation: ~16%
Surface: Ribbed (twisted or hot-rolled)
Applications: High-rise buildings, roads, industrial structures
Markets: GCC, CIS, East Africa
Rebar Grade A4 – Very High Strength
Standard: ISIRI / Similar to ASTM A615 Grade 500 or BS4449 B500B
Yield Strength: ≥ 500 MPa
Tensile Strength: ≥ 650 MPa
Surface: Ribbed
Applications: Bridges, tunnels, dams, mega infrastructure
Markets: Europe (via Turkey), advanced markets, marine/coastal projects
Available Sizes
Diameter: 8 mm to 40 mm
Length: 6 m, 9 m, 12 m, or custom cut
Form: Straight bars or coils (for smaller diameters)
Specifications & Marking
Packing: Bundled with metal straps, tagged with heat number & grade
Labeling: English and/or Arabic, as per customer request
Testing: Mill Test Certificate (MTC) available – chemical & mechanical analysis
Ports of Shipment
Bandar Abbas
Imam Khomeini Port
Khorramshahr
Assaluyeh (if containerized)
Target Export Markets
Middle East: Iraq, Syria, UAE, Oman
Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India
CIS: Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan
Africa: Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania
Europe (via Turkey): Eastern Europe, Balkans
✅ Advantages of Iranian Rebar:
Competitive pricing
Wide range of grades and sizes
Regional proximity for low freight costs
API and ASTM-compliant mills