Iran: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Iran

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in the Iranian market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, when its value increased by 14% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Iran

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 2.2%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Iran

In 2022, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Iran reached X tons, increasing by 1.5% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 242% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 319%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Iran, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at -9.2%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) also remains the key foreign market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to -6.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +48.0% per year.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Iran

After five years of decline, overseas purchases of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 4.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 108%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +14.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Iran, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), eightfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +29.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-9.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+20.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Iran, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +29.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+22.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -14.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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