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Wood fuel market in Iran

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Iran's wood fuel market volume declined from 34 147 m³ to 29 249 m³. This was primarily driven by stricter quality controls on imported wood and price fluctuations for high-consumption wood types, which constrained supply. Additionally, government policies promoting fuel basket diversification, including a shift toward liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to reduce subsidized gasoline consumption, indirectly reduced reliance on traditional solid fuels like wood.

The market stabilized in 2021 with a slight increase to 29 587 m³, as rising costs for conventional fuels and economic uncertainty made wood fuel a more attractive alternative, boosting imports. However, by 2023, the market volume plummeted to 21 009 m³ due to a surge in exports to 12 032 m³, coinciding with higher global oil prices that made wood fuel exports more profitable and diverted supply away from the domestic market.

Throughout the period, economic sanctions and currency exchange rate fluctuations affected industrial activity and import costs, while domestic production remained steady at 30 000 m³ annually. In 2024, changes in Iran's oil revenue prospects and exchange rate management continued to influence the trade dynamics for wood fuel.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Iran
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wood fuel in Iran

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Iran produced 30 000 m³ of wood fuel, showing no significant change from the previous year. The largest increase and decline were both recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of wood fuel in Iran was valued at 22 825 K $ US, down by 15.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 18.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iran in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	7.6%	(15.2%)	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from Iran

Exports in kind, m³

Foreign wood fuel supplies from Iran increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Iran exported 3 815 m³ of wood fuel, marking a sharp improvement of 61.4% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 363.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 66.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	88.6%	52.2%	61.4%	66.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates formed the key group of partners for Iran's wood fuel exports in kind. Iraq accounted for 43.0% of exports, Turkey for 22.9%, and the United Arab Emirates for 11.7%, jointly representing 77.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Iran's volume of wood fuel exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 2 903 K $ US, marking a sharp rise of 36.9% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 279.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 56.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	69.4%	63.7%	36.9%	56.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates continued to head the list of buyers of wood fuel from Iran in value terms. Iraq accounted for 44.9% of exports, Turkey for 18.1%, and the United Arab Emirates for 14.6%, jointly taking 77.6% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood fuel to Iran

Imports in kind, m³

The volume of wood fuel imports into Iran declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Iran imported 3 064 m³ of wood fuel, indicating a drop of 36.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 80.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(63.2%)	(15.1%)	(36.7%)	(41.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in kind was characterized by a strong dominance of China, whose share reached 83.3% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Wood fuel deliveries to Iran declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Iran imported a total of 2 273 K $ US of wood fuel, which is 33.3% lower compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 79.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(63.1%)	(18.2%)	(33.3%)	(41.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China dominated the partner structure for imports in value terms, with a share of 83.2% of total flows; other markets had comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iran in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io