Iran: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2025

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Iran

The Iranian paper sack and bag market fell to $X in 2021, declining by -8.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Iran

In value terms, paper sack and bag production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from Iran

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of paper sacks and bags, when their volume increased by 193% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of paper sack and bag exports from Iran, with a combined 52% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +32.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper sacks and bags exports from Iran, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tajikistan ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait amounted to -31.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (-9.3% per year) and Oman (+83.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper sack and bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 148%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Oman (+38.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into Iran

Paper sack and bag imports into Iran skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 32% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 621%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 579% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper sack and bag to Iran, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, paper sack and bag imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-19.9% per year) and Turkey (-40.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper sacks and bags to Iran, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-19.6% per year) and Germany (+1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper sack and bag import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, paper sack and bag import price increased by +62.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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