Acrylic solvent paint imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $9.5 million of acrylic solvent paint in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $9.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 897 t |
Where Iraq imports acrylic solvent paint from
Most of the value came from Turkey (31%), Kuwait (18%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.0M | 31% |
| Kuwait | $1.7M | 18% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 11% |
| China | $897K | 9.4% |
| Hong Kong | $604K | 6.3% |
| Lebanon | $358K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $285K | 3% |
| Italy | $98K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 53% below the world average of $6.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Iraq acrylic solvent paint imports (HS 3208.20): 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 3208.20: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic solvent paint imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported acrylic solvent paint worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic solvent paint to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Kuwait (18%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic solvent paint to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic solvent paint?
The HS code for acrylic solvent paint is subheading 3208.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3208 page.
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