Iran: Recovered Paper Market 2025

Recovered Paper Market Size in Iran

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Iranian recovered paper market, when its value decreased by -6.8% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Recovered paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Paper Production in Iran

In value terms, recovered paper production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of recovered paper, when their volume increased by 4.5% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 178%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 170%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for recovered paper exports from Iran, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, recovered paper exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Iraq (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-1.1% per year) and Iraq (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for recovered paper exports from Iran, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-11.1% per year) and Iraq (-17.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average recovered paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Indonesia (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports into Iran

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of recovered paper decreased by -39.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 258% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, recovered paper imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 372% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of recovered paper imports to Iran, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +72.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest recovered paper suppliers to Iran were Turkey ($X), Iraq ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 94% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Iraq, with a CAGR of +85.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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