Iran: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian sawnwood (non-coniferous) market decreased by -11.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Iran

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.1%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of sawnwood (non-coniferous) increased by 119% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X cubic meters), Georgia (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from Iran, with a combined 59% share 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 Italy (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Georgia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +12.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 65%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of sawnwood (non-coniferous) decreased by -18.6% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 77%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood (non-coniferous) to Iran, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Georgia (X cubic meters), twofold. North Macedonia (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +56.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Georgia (+13.8% per year) and North Macedonia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to Iran were Turkey ($X), Georgia ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +83.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Romania ($X per cubic meter), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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