Asbestos-cement products imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported asbestos-cement products worth $7.2 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.0 million.
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 | $7.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 4.8K t |
Where Iraq imports asbestos-cement products from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.2M | 86% |
| Saudi Arabia | $543K | 7.5% |
| China | $391K | 5.4% |
| India | $94K | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6811
| 6811.82 | Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles (other than corrugated sheets), not containing asbestos | 92% |
| 6811.89 | Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like, other than corrugated sheets and other sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, not containing… | 5.1% |
| 6811.40 | Asbestos-cement: articles or the like, containing asbestos | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.54. 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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of asbestos-cement products imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported asbestos-cement products worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply asbestos-cement products to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (8%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of asbestos-cement products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of asbestos-cement products to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2021 at $16.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for asbestos-cement products?
The HS code for asbestos-cement products is heading 6811. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6811.82 (92% of the value) and 6811.89 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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