Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Iraq - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Iraq (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Iraq (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Iraq
4. Exports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Iraq

Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Iraq (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week stood at $3,764 per ton in 2022, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week increased by +116.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Iran ($19,569 per ton), while the price for Kuwait ($249 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+27.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Iraq (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week amounted to $14,870 per ton, growing by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 163% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($37,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand amounted to $7,583 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (-4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Iraq

Imports of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week into Iraq contracted sharply to 16 tons in 2022, which is down by -48% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 31 tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week fell dramatically to $61K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 429%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $111K, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week to Iraq in 2022:

1. Kuwait (8.3 tons)
2. Iran (1.3 tons)
3. Turkey (1.1 tons)
4. Lebanon (0.6 tons)
5. Thailand (0.2 tons)

Exports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Iraq

In 2022, approx. 123 kg of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week were exported from Iraq; rising by 310% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, exports of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week soared to $1.8K in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week from Iraq in 2022:

1. Thailand (12.0 kg)
2. United Kingdom (10.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform