Carbonless (self-copy) paper forms imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms by Iraq reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.7 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 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 804 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $936K | 563 t |
Where Iraq imports carbonless (self-copy) paper forms from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 58% |
| China | $785K | 39% |
| Thailand | $63K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
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 carbonless (self-copy) paper forms imports (HS 4816.20): 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 4816.20: Paper: self-copy paper (other than those of heading no. 4809), whether or not put up in boxes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported carbonless (self-copy) paper forms worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonless (self-copy) paper forms to Iraq?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (39%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $936 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2021 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonless (self-copy) paper forms?
The HS code for carbonless (self-copy) paper forms is subheading 4816.20. 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 4816 page.
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