Iran: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Iran

The Iranian cellulose fibrecement sheet market rose to $X in 2022, picking up by 4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Cellulose fibrecement sheet consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Iran

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%. Cellulose fibrecement sheet production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, exports of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement from Iran contracted remarkably to X tons, waning by -67.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 236%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 99%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Iran, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +89.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Iraq ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cellulose fibrecement sheet exported from Iran worldwide, together comprising 77% of total exports. Azerbaijan and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of +38.1%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 134% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($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 Turkmenistan (+40.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, imports of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement into Iran surged to X tons, increasing by 160% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cellulose fibrecement sheet to Iran, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to -8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.6% per year) and Indonesia (-21.7% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to Iran, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand stood at -5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+9.1% per year) and Malaysia (-17.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cellulose fibrecement sheet import price decreased by -3.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 38%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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