Iran: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Iran

The Iranian paper pulp moulded articles market expanded notably to $X in 2022, increasing by 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Iran

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Iran

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp increased by 16% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of paper pulp moulded articles exports from Iran, together comprising 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from Iran were Azerbaijan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 80% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +26.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 269%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+105.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Iran

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, when their volume decreased by -18.3% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 230%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main paper pulp moulded articles supplier to Iran, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X kg), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -5.3%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp to Iran, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -1.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 116%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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