Iraq: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Iraq

The Iraqi market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against 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). Overall, consumption saw strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Iraq

For the eleventh consecutive year, Iraq recorded growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey was relatively modest.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from Iraq worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (X%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Iraq

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets into Iraq skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Iraq, together accounting for 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 Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Thailand ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Iraq, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($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 United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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