Iran: Industrial Roundwood Market 2025

Industrial Roundwood Market Size in Iran

The Iranian industrial roundwood market amounted to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 2.5%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood Production in Iran

In value terms, industrial roundwood production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Industrial roundwood production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of industrial roundwood, when their volume decreased by -16.7% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,305% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 3,076% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X cubic meters) was the main destination for industrial roundwood exports from Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for industrial roundwood exports from Iran.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average industrial roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iraq amounted to -9.0% per year.

Industrial Roundwood Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of industrial roundwood increased by 418% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X cubic meters) was the main industrial roundwood supplier to Iran, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria (X cubic meters), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +13.1%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood to Iran, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +1.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of -20.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 59%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Turkey totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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