Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Iraq
Iraq: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 193,308 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Iraq, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 193,308 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard — import value in 2024.
That represents a change of down 40.0% on the previous year and up 535.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in Iraq peaked at 322,161 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12 1000 USD, in 1994.
That places Iraq 77th out of 255 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Iraq, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,383 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 5,375 1000 USD | -15.8% |
| 1963 | 3,727 1000 USD | -30.7% |
| 1964 | 4,293 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 1965 | 6,454 1000 USD | +50.3% |
| 1966 | 8,967 1000 USD | +38.9% |
| 1967 | 5,600 1000 USD | -37.5% |
| 1968 | 6,535 1000 USD | +16.7% |
| 1969 | 6,375 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 8,464 1000 USD | +32.8% |
| 1971 | 9,498 1000 USD | +12.2% |
| 1972 | 8,484 1000 USD | -10.7% |
| 1973 | 5,414 1000 USD | -36.2% |
| 1974 | 19,776 1000 USD | +265.3% |
| 1975 | 23,263 1000 USD | +17.6% |
| 1976 | 22,150 1000 USD | -4.8% |
| 1977 | 26,105 1000 USD | +17.9% |
| 1978 | 26,105 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 15,400 1000 USD | -41.0% |
| 1980 | 21,000 1000 USD | +36.4% |
| 1981 | 21,534 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 21,534 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 831 1000 USD | -96.1% |
| 1993 | 33 1000 USD | -96.0% |
| 1994 | 12 1000 USD | -63.6% |
| 1995 | 12 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 12 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 46 1000 USD | +283.3% |
| 1998 | 84 1000 USD | +82.6% |
| 1999 | 82 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 970 1000 USD | +1082.9% |
| 2001 | 585 1000 USD | -39.7% |
| 2002 | 585 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 585 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3,536 1000 USD | +504.4% |
| 2005 | 3,536 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3,536 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3,536 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 7,553 1000 USD | +113.6% |
| 2009 | 6,757 1000 USD | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 6,757 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 7,399 1000 USD | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 8,526 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 2013 | 18,712 1000 USD | +119.5% |
| 2014 | 30,407 1000 USD | +62.5% |
| 2015 | 30,279 1000 USD | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 52,420 1000 USD | +73.1% |
| 2017 | 55,257 1000 USD | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 56,142 1000 USD | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 150,069 1000 USD | +167.3% |
| 2020 | 172,184 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 2021 | 222,013 1000 USD | +28.9% |
| 2022 | 220,958 1000 USD | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 322,161 1000 USD | +45.8% |
| 2024 | 193,308 1000 USD | -40.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 193,308 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59,951 1000 USD, 3.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 193,308 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 90,158 1000 USD, 2.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Iraq changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1082.9% | 82 1000 USD | 970 1000 USD |
| 2004 | +504.4% | 585 1000 USD | 3,536 1000 USD |
| 1997 | +283.3% | 12 1000 USD | 46 1000 USD |
| 1974 | +265.3% | 5,414 1000 USD | 19,776 1000 USD |
| 2019 | +167.3% | 56,142 1000 USD | 150,069 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,968 1000 USD | 3,727 1000 USD | 8,967 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,466 1000 USD | 5,414 1000 USD | 26,105 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,481 1000 USD | 21,000 1000 USD | 21,534 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,418 1000 USD | 12 1000 USD | 21,534 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,118 1000 USD | 585 1000 USD | 7,553 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,597 1000 USD | 6,757 1000 USD | 150,069 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 226,125 1000 USD | 172,184 1000 USD | 322,161 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More environment data for Iraq
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -38.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -26.27 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.549 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.99 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import value in Iraq?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value in Iraq was 193,308 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 322,161 1000 USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 1000 USD in 1994.
- How does Iraq rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
- Iraq ranks 77th out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 535.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 64 observations, free to reuse under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO).
About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en