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Iraq: Ether Market 2024

Ether Market Size in Iraq

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Iraqi ether market, when its value decreased by -3.4% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Ether Production in Iraq

In value terms, ether production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ether Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, overseas shipments of ethers increased by 7.5% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ether exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for ether exports from Iraq, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey totaled -8.5%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for ethers exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey stood at -12.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average ether export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +7.1% per year.

Ether Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, the amount of ethers imported into Iraq reduced notably to X tons, waning by -45.4% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,002%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, ether imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 503% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main ether supplier to Iraq, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, ether imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kuwait (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +56.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (+74.8% per year) and Turkey (+21.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ethers to Iraq, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +23.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (+43.3% per year) and Turkey (+19.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ether import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+19.2%), 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 ethers in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of ether consumption, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, ether consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of ethers in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Saudi Arabia and the United States, together accounting for 61% of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Brazil, Indonesia, Germany, the Netherlands, France and India, which together accounted for a further 20%.

What are the leading suppliers of ethers to Iraq?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates constituted the largest supplier of ether to Iraq, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey, with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.5% share.

What are the leading importers of ethers from Iraq?

In value terms, Turkey remains the key foreign market for ether exports from Iraq.

What is the average export price for ethers in Iraq?

In 2021, the average ether export price amounted to $1,138 per ton, growing by 4.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ethers in Iraq?

The average ether import price stood at $1,481 per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ether 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 20146310 - Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146323 - Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146325 - Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146333 - 2,2-Oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)
Prodcom 20146339 - Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excluding 2,2-Oxydiethanol)
Prodcom 20146350 - Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146360 - Alcohol, ether and ketone peroxides and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

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

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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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
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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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
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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