Iran: Toilet Paper Market 2024

Toilet Paper Market Size in Iran

The Iranian toilet paper market reached $X in 2021, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Toilet Paper Production in Iran

In value terms, toilet paper production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 10%. Toilet paper production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Toilet Paper Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, overseas shipments of toilet paper decreased by -84.5% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 743%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toilet paper exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,367% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Armenia (X kg) was the main destination for toilet paper exports from Iran, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, toilet paper exports to Armenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X kg), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Armenia stood at +42.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+15.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+39.5% per year).

In value terms, Armenia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for toilet paper exports from Iran, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Armenia amounted to +55.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+13.6% per year) and Afghanistan (-1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet paper export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 74%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Afghanistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Iraq (+32.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toilet Paper Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, supplies from abroad of toilet paper increased by 142% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toilet paper imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 117% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest toilet paper supplier to Iran, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, toilet paper imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +64.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-6.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to Iran, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +71.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+15.3% per year) and China (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average toilet paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -13.4% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, toilet paper import price increased by +63.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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