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Wood in the rough market in Iran

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood in the rough in Iran expanded from 303.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 330.9 thousand tons in 2020, driven primarily by a sharp rise in imports. In 2019, a government ban on logging in northern forests and restrictions on raw wood imports created a domestic shortage, prompting manufacturers to increase overseas purchases. Imports more than doubled from 17.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 41.3 thousand tons in 2020, with many processors sourcing raw wood from Russia for finishing in Iranian kilns.

After peaking in 2020, the market contracted steadily to 302.8 thousand tons by 2023. Import volumes fell significantly as currency fluctuations and rising dollar prices made imported wood more expensive. At the same time, higher-quality Iranian thermowood gained market share due to its more competitive pricing, partially replacing imported supply. Domestic production remained stable at around 290 thousand tons throughout the period.

The Tehran wood market in Khorasan industrial town remained the country's main distribution hub, offering a wide range of domestic and imported wood. Specialized wood product markets, such as the Pasaragad furniture market, diversified consumption segments and supported ongoing commercial activity.

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, K t
  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, K t
  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, K t
  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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 in the rough in Iran

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Iran produced 289.9 thousand tons of wood in the rough, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Iran's wood in the rough production increased in value. In 2020, the output was valued at 205.7 million US dollars, marking a 1.5% rise from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 202.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 1.2% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	(1.2%)	1.5%	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Iran

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 3 569 tons and reached their lowest point in 2020 at 289 tons, representing a 12.4-fold difference. In 2020, wood in the rough volumes leaving Iran decreased by 57.4% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 81.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 53.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.0%	(81.0%)	(57.4%)	(50.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the market structure was highly concentrated, with Iraq accounting for 100.0% of total exports in kind.

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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached a peak in 2018 at 2 527 thousand US dollars and a trough in 2020 at 205 thousand US dollars, showing a 12.3-fold amplitude. In 2020, Iran's wood in the rough exports totaled 205 thousand US dollars, down by 56.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 81.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 52.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.6%	(81.2%)	(56.8%)	(50.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, wood in the rough from Iran was primarily directed towards Iraq, which held a 100.0% share in total exports in value terms.

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 in the rough to Iran

Imports in kind, t

Imported wood in the rough volumes in Iran increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Iran imported approximately 41 277 tons, indicating a 56.1% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 349.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 65.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	88.6%	52.8%	56.1%	65.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Turkey remained the key sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 88.9% of total flows, while other partners were individually much less significant.

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

The value of wood in the rough imports in Iran increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 8 965 thousand US dollars, which is 48.5% higher compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 239.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 50.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	78.3%	28.3%	48.5%	50.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Russia and Turkey together captured 84.3% of total imports in value terms, with the remainder thinly spread across other markets.

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