Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Iraq - 2022

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1. Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Iraq (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Iraq (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Iraq
4. Exports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Iraq

Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Iraq (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like stood at $44,196 per ton in 2022, falling by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 78% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $47,005 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($51,660 per ton), while the price for the UK ($7,498 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Iraq (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like amounted to $629,866 per ton, with a decrease of -46.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 232% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,184,339 per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

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 South Korea ($1,519,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($56,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+104.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Iraq

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like increased by 37% to 657 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like surged to $29M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Unused Postage, Revenue or Similar Stamps of Current or New Issue in the Country To Which Destined; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates and the Like to Iraq in 2022:

1. Germany (650.7 tons)
2. Bulgaria (80.7 tons)
3. United Kingdom (30.9 tons)

Exports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Iraq

In 2022, approx. 5.2 tons of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like were exported from Iraq; picking up by 172% on 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like soared to $3.3M in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 632%. Over the period under review, the exports of and like attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Unused Postage, Revenue or Similar Stamps of Current or New Issue in the Country To Which Destined; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates and the Like from Iraq in 2022:

1. United States (2.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform