Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Iraq
Iraq: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 12,088 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Iraq, 1966–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Iraq is 12,088 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 38.6% on the previous year and up 188.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Iraq peaked at 19,697 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12 1000 USD, in 1994.
Iraq ranks 73rd of 242 countries on this measure, 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, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Iraq, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 800 1000 USD | — |
| 1967 | 700 1000 USD | -12.5% |
| 1968 | 800 1000 USD | +14.3% |
| 1969 | 950 1000 USD | +18.8% |
| 1970 | 800 1000 USD | -15.8% |
| 1971 | 900 1000 USD | +12.5% |
| 1972 | 630 1000 USD | -30.0% |
| 1973 | 200 1000 USD | -68.3% |
| 1974 | 1,500 1000 USD | +650.0% |
| 1975 | 3,443 1000 USD | +129.5% |
| 1976 | 4,980 1000 USD | +44.6% |
| 1977 | 5,905 1000 USD | +18.6% |
| 1978 | 5,905 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 3,400 1000 USD | -42.4% |
| 1980 | 5,000 1000 USD | +47.1% |
| 1981 | 10,974 1000 USD | +119.5% |
| 1982 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 10,974 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 831 1000 USD | -92.4% |
| 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 | 56 1000 USD | -33.3% |
| 2000 | 65 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 2001 | 65 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 65 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 65 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 544 1000 USD | +736.9% |
| 2005 | 544 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 544 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 544 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4,517 1000 USD | +730.3% |
| 2009 | 3,879 1000 USD | -14.1% |
| 2010 | 3,879 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2,730 1000 USD | -29.6% |
| 2012 | 2,478 1000 USD | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 1,279 1000 USD | -48.4% |
| 2014 | 4,195 1000 USD | +228.0% |
| 2015 | 1,223 1000 USD | -70.8% |
| 2016 | 3,987 1000 USD | +226.0% |
| 2017 | 671 1000 USD | -83.2% |
| 2018 | 5,859 1000 USD | +773.2% |
| 2019 | 9,300 1000 USD | +58.7% |
| 2020 | 6,700 1000 USD | -28.0% |
| 2021 | 8,693 1000 USD | +29.7% |
| 2022 | 12,518 1000 USD | +44.0% |
| 2023 | 19,697 1000 USD | +57.3% |
| 2024 | 12,088 1000 USD | -38.6% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 12,088 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,152 1000 USD, 2.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 12,088 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,888 1000 USD, 3.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +773.2% | 671 1000 USD | 5,859 1000 USD |
| 2004 | +736.9% | 65 1000 USD | 544 1000 USD |
| 2008 | +730.3% | 544 1000 USD | 4,517 1000 USD |
| 1974 | +650.0% | 200 1000 USD | 1,500 1000 USD |
| 1997 | +283.3% | 12 1000 USD | 46 1000 USD |
| 2014 | +228.0% | 1,279 1000 USD | 4,195 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 812.5 1000 USD | 700 1000 USD | 950 1000 USD | 4 |
| 1970s | 2,766 1000 USD | 200 1000 USD | 5,905 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,377 1000 USD | 5,000 1000 USD | 10,974 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,303 1000 USD | 12 1000 USD | 10,974 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,083 1000 USD | 65 1000 USD | 4,517 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,560 1000 USD | 671 1000 USD | 9,300 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,939 1000 USD | 6,700 1000 USD | 19,697 1000 USD | 5 |
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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, not elsewhere specified — import value in Iraq?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Iraq was 12,088 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 19,697 1000 USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 1000 USD in 1994.
- How does Iraq rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Iraq ranks 73rd out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.2%. 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, not elsewhere specified — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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