Carbon and copy paper imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $3.8 million of carbon and copy paper in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 617 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 893 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Iraq imports carbon and copy paper from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 62% |
| China | $1.0M | 27% |
| Thailand | $191K | 5% |
| Egypt | $172K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $51K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4809
| 4809.20 | Paper: self-copy paper, whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets | 95% |
| 4809.90 | Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or… | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
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 4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon and copy paper imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported carbon and copy paper worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon and copy paper to Iraq?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (27%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 751% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon and copy paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.81 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 carbon and copy paper to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for carbon and copy paper?
The HS code for carbon and copy paper is heading 4809. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4809.20 (95% of the value) and 4809.90 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4809 page.
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