Iraq: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Iraq

After two years of decline, the Iraqi market for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Iraq

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were exported from Iraq; which is down by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. 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 exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Iraq, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for household and sanitary articles of paper exports from Iraq, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands 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 Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Iraq, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X) were the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Iraq, together accounting for X% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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