Acetic acid imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acetic acid by Iraq reached $5.3 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 3.3K t |
Where Iraq imports acetic acid from
Most of the value came from South Korea (36%), Turkey (33%), Saudi Arabia (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.9M | 36% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $840K | 16% |
| India | $492K | 9.2% |
| China | $302K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 60% above the world average of $0.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq acetic acid imports (HS 2915.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2915.21: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic acid imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported acetic acid worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply acetic acid to Iraq?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (33%) and Saudi Arabia (16%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of acetic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acetic acid to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic acid?
The HS code for acetic acid is subheading 2915.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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