Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Iraq - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Iraq (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Iraq

Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Iraq (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses stood at $2,006 per ton in 2022, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 64%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $4,028 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($3,338 per ton), while the price for Iran ($536 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Imports of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Iraq

Imports of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses into Iraq dropped to 185 tons in 2022, which is down by -9% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 204 tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses contracted to $372K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The smallest decline of -0.2% was in 2021.

Top Suppliers of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets to Iraq in 2022:

1. China (125.9 tons)
2. Turkey (37.3 tons)
3. United Arab Emirates (18.1 tons)
4. Iran (1.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform