Iran: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2024

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Iran

The Iranian market for pulp from fibres other than wood shrank modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Iran

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Iran

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulp from fibres other than wood increased by 6.2% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 135%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 119%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at -15.4%.

In value terms, India ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for pulp from fibres other than wood exported from Iran worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +13.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 22%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+62.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by -12.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pulp from fibres other than wood to Iran, together comprising 82% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulp from fibres other than wood suppliers to Iran were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 81% of total imports. Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 4.6%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +10.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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