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Iraq: Alkali Metals Market 2024

Alkali Metals Market Size in Iraq

In 2021, the Iraqi alkali metals market decreased by -84.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption faced a sharp setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Alkali Metals Exports

Exports from Iraq

Alkali metals exports from Iraq was estimated at less than X kg in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, alkali metals exports stood at less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Alkali Metals Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2021, overseas purchases of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury decreased by -86.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 563%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, alkali metals imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 341% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Lebanon (X tons) was the main supplier of alkali metals to Iraq, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, alkali metals imports from Lebanon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Lebanon stood at +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-21.1% per year) and Turkey (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest alkali metals suppliers to Iraq, together comprising 96% of total imports.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of +60.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average alkali metals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 566% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+33.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of alkali metals consumption in 2020 were China, Malaysia and Germany, together accounting for 38% of global consumption. The United States, India, Japan, Australia, Russia, Indonesia and Palestine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury in the world?

The country with the largest volume of alkali metals production was China, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, alkali metals production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 3.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury to Iraq?

In value terms, Jordan constituted the largest supplier of alkali metals to Iraq, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey, with an 11% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury in Iraq?

In 2020, the average alkali metals import price amounted to $5,040 per ton, surging by 81% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alkali metals market in Iraq. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132300 - Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury

Country coverage:

Iraq

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Iraq
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023