Iraq: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Iraq

After three years of decline, the Iraqi non-cellular polypropylene film market increased by 30% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Iraq fell sharply to X kg, dropping by -34.5% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 168% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 317%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X kg) was the main destination for non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Iraq, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at -19.7%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Iraq, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at -15.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polypropylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-cellular polypropylene film export price increased by +21.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+4.8%).

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by 16% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier to Iraq, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+0.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+27.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Iraq were Iran ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +36.0%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :