Iraq: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Iraq

After five years of growth, the Iraqi market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by less than X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, overseas shipments of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Iraq, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled X%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exports from Iraq, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external 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 Turkey totaled $X per ton.

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

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Iraq

Imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics into Iraq amounted to X tons in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier to Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform