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Iraq: Synthetic Rubber Market 2025

Synthetic Rubber Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi synthetic rubber market was estimated at less than $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Synthetic Rubber Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, exports of synthetic rubber from Iraq stood at less than X kg, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, synthetic rubber exports amounted to less than $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for synthetic rubber exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to +6.0%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) also remains the key foreign market for synthetic rubber exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +10.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average synthetic rubber export price stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +3.8% per year.

Synthetic Rubber Imports

Imports into Iraq

Synthetic rubber imports into Iraq was estimated at less than X kg in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, synthetic rubber imports totaled less than $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of synthetic rubber imports to Iraq, together comprising 43% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Greece, Taiwan (Chinese) and the United States, which together accounted for a further 57%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +38.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest synthetic rubber suppliers to Iraq, together comprising 43% of total imports. China, Taiwan (Chinese), the United States and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 57%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +37.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average synthetic rubber import price amounted to less than $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.6%), 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 synthetic rubber in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of synthetic rubber consumption, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, synthetic rubber consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S., threefold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.3% share.

What are the largest producers of synthetic rubber in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of synthetic rubber production in 2020 were the U.S., China and South Korea, with a combined 35% share of global production. Japan, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany, Indonesia, Taiwan Chinese), Mexico, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

What are the leading suppliers of synthetic rubber to Iraq?

In value terms, Italy constituted the largest supplier of synthetic rubber to Iraq, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Greece, with a 2.1% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of synthetic rubber from Iraq?

In value terms, Italy remains the key foreign market for synthetic rubber exports from Iraq.

What is the average export price for synthetic rubber in Iraq?

The average synthetic rubber export price stood at $1,917 per ton in 2020, waning by -1.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for synthetic rubber in Iraq?

In 2020, the average synthetic rubber import price amounted to $2,136 per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the synthetic rubber 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 20171050 - Synthetic latex rubber
Prodcom 20171090 - Synthetic rubber (excluding latex)

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

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

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
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

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
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024