Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.3 million of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.7 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 | $2.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $869K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $18K | 23 t |
Where Iraq imports bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) from
Netherlands alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 57% |
| Sweden | $787K | 34% |
| Turkey | $140K | 6% |
| China | $43K | 1.8% |
| United States | $23K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
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 bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports (HS 4703.21): 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 4703.21: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to Iraq?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Sweden (34%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4703.21. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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