Iran: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Iran

For the sixth year in a row, the Iranian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -11.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a dramatic slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Iran

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by -21.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 133% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan (X tons), Georgia (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Iran, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Georgia (with a CAGR of +74.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X), Georgia ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

Georgia, with a CAGR of +92.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 7.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Iran

For the sixth year in a row, Iran recorded decline in overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, which decreased by -16.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Iran, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Iran were Indonesia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +6.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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