Iraq: Market for Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs 2025

Market Size for Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs in Iraq

The Iraqi market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -27% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Exports from Iraq

Stamp and photo collection album exports from Iraq contracted remarkably to X kg in 2022, which is down by -43.8% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 967% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 650% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X kg) was the main destination for stamp and photo collection album exports from Iraq, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, stamp and photo collection album exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs exports from Iraq, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at -21.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.9%).

Imports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, imports of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs into Iraq dropped notably to X tons, which is down by -27.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 112%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest stamp and photo collection album supplier to Iraq, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, stamp and photo collection album imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+49.8% per year) and Turkey (-6.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs to Iraq, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+45.2% per year) and Turkey (-15.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, stamp and photo collection album import price increased by +38.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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