Iraq Smartphone Market (2020-2026) | Share, industry, Growth, Forecast, Size, Trends, Analysis, Outlook & COVID-19 IMPACT

Iraq Smartphone Market report thoroughly covers the market by the operating system, display type, display size, price range and distribution channel. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

Latest 2023 Development of the Iraq Smartphone Market

Iraq Smartphone Market is forecast to grow over the years on the back of Increasing internet penetration and the growing young population of Iraq who is tech-savvy and interested in the latest gadgets. In addition, rising disposable income enables consumers to spend on smartphones and other luxury goods. Moreover, the government of Iraq has made huge investments in recent years to improve the country's telecommunications infrastructure which includes expanding mobile network coverage and increasing internet speeds.

However, the country's political instability has created an unstable environment for businesses, which affects the Iraq smartphone market growth in the coming years. Moreover, there are only a few international brands available in the market, which limits consumer choices and affects market development. Nevertheless, with a growing population and increasing internet penetration, the demand for smartphones in Iraq continues to rise. The smartphone market of Iraq is relatively underdeveloped which presents an opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to tap into this market.

Iraq Smartphone Market Synopsis

Iraq smartphone market witnessed moderate growth during the period 2016-2019 underpinned by decent growth in mobile subscribers owing to the improving living standard of the population of Iraq. The increasing demand for smartphones by youngsters is the major driver for the smartphone market in Iraq. However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a decline in market revenues during the year 2020 as a result of the supply chain disruptions caused by the closure of international borders, along with the stringent lockdown imposed in the country that further reduced consumer demand. Moreover, recovery is expected in market revenues post-2020, with the gradual opening of the retail sector and restart of the business operations which would improve the economic conditions of the country resulting in an increased purchasing power of the consumers. The market has seen a halt owing to the massive outbreak of COVID-19 which resulted in nationwide lockdowns to combat the spread of the virus and has led to a decline in overall market growth.

According to 6Wresearch, the Iraq Smartphone Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during 2020-2026. Iraq Government has allowed the operators to extend their spectrum for 5 years and in return, the operators pledged to launch 4G services across the country by 2021. The government is currently examining the use of spectrum at 450 MHz, 1,500 MHz, 2,300MHz, 2,600MHzand 3,500MHz taking into account the need for 4G and 5G services in the country. Global smartphone giants like Samsung, Apple, Huawei and Xiaomi are working on several latest technologies for making high-end smartphones with enhanced energy efficiency, brighter display, high-resolution cameras and high-performance processors for creating the best user experience. Thus, the striving government efforts to provide the necessary infrastructure for supporting 4G and 5G along with rising internet penetration would bode well for the smartphone market in the country over the coming years.

Market Analysis by Operating System

The android operating system has captured the majority of the market revenue share in the smartphone market of Iraq during 2019, and the segment is expected to dominate the overall market in the forecast period as well since android smartphones are loaded with fancy features at an affordable price. Smartphones with AMOLED display type and screen size ranging between 4.1 inches to 6 inches held the majority share in the market revenues during the year 2019.

Key Attractiveness of the Report

• COVID-19 Impact on the Market.
• 10 Years Market Numbers.
• Historical Data Starting from 2016 to 2019.
• Base Year: 2019
• Forecast Data until 2026.
• Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
• Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.

Key Highlights of the Report

• Iraq Smartphone Market Overview
• Iraq Smartphone Market Outlook
• Iraq Smartphone Market Forecast
• Historical Data and Forecast of Iraq Smartphone Market Revenues, for the Period 2020-2026F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Market Revenues and Volume, for the Period 2016-2026F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Market Revenues and Volume, By Operating System, for the Period 2016-2026F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Market Revenues, By Display Type, for the Period 2016-2026F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Market Revenues, By Display Size, for the Period 2016-2026F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Market Revenues, By Price Range, for the Period 2016-2026F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Market Revenues, By Distribution Channel, for the Period 2016-2026F
• Iraq Smartphone Market Share, By Companies
• Market Drivers and Restraints
• Iraq Smartphone Market Trends
• Porter’s Five Force Analysis
• Market Opportunity Assessment
• Market Competitive Benchmarking
• Company Profiles
• Key Strategic Recommendations

Market Scope and Segmentation

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Operating System

• Android
• iOS
• Others (Linux, Tizen, Bada, Blackberry, Windows)

By Display Type

• TFT-LCD
• IPS-LCD
• OLED
• AMOLED
• Others (Capacitive, Super AMOLED)

By Display Size

• Below 4 inches
• 1-6 inches
• Above 6 inches

By Price Range

• Budget Smartphones (Below $250)
• Mid-Range Smartphones ($250-750)
• Premium Smartphones (Above $750)

By Distribution Channel

• Exclusive Store
• Retailer
• e-Commerce