Asphalt and bitumen imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of asphalt and bitumen by Iraq reached $4.4 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.9 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 | $4.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 54.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 50.7K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 75.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 69.6K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 41.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 27.8K t |
Where Iraq imports asphalt and bitumen from
The largest suppliers were Bahrain (27%), Kuwait (25%), Saudi Arabia (23%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $1.2M | 27% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $989K | 23% |
| Turkey | $938K | 21% |
| China | $171K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6807
| 6807.10 | Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls | 99% |
| 6807.90 | Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.80, 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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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 6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).
Common questions
What is the value of asphalt and bitumen imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported asphalt and bitumen worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply asphalt and bitumen to Iraq?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Kuwait (25%) and Saudi Arabia (23%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of asphalt and bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.80 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 asphalt and bitumen to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2020 at $22.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for asphalt and bitumen?
The HS code for asphalt and bitumen is heading 6807. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6807.10 (99% of the value) and 6807.90 (1%). 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 6807 page.
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