Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Iraq - 2022

Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Iraq (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated stood at $19,830 per ton in 2022, declining by -19.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 131%. The import price peaked at $34,111 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -1.7% per year.

Imports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Iraq

In 2022, supplies from abroad of music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated decreased by -29.9% to 324 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 733%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 600 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, music, printed or in manuscript imports shrank markedly to $6.4K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 629%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $16K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.