Iran: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2025

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Iran

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Iranian market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), when its value increased by 63% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Iran

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from Iran

In 2021, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -3% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 192% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Iran, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled +13.9%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports from Iran, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +17.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+4.0%).

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into Iran

In 2021, supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 45% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 104% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp supplier to Iran, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +82.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+39.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Iran, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +96.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+0.6% per year) and Chile (+46.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 38% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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