Iraq: Market for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue 2022

Market Size for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in Iraq

The Iraqi market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue expanded to $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in Iraq

In value terms, production of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, approx. X kg of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue were exported from Iraq; standing approx. at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X kg) was the main destination for exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue from Iraq, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +X% per year.

Imports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Imports into Iraq

In 2021, purchases abroad of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue supplier to Iraq, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) were the largest paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue suppliers to Iraq, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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