Carton and box making machines imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported carton and box making machines worth $8.5 million (692 tonnes). Value rose 115% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $8.5M | 693 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 454 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 639 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 578 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 257 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 489 t |
| 2018 | $404K | 108 t |
| 2017 | $325K | 11 t |
Where Iraq imports carton and box making machines from
Most of the value came from China (36%), France (34%), Taiwan (24%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 36% |
| France | $2.9M | 34% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 24% |
| Turkey | $333K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $180K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.32 per kg, 37% below the world average of $19.45, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq carton and box making machines imports (HS 8441.30): 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 8441.30: Machines: for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of carton and box making machines imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported carton and box making machines worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 692 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply carton and box making machines to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by France (34%) and Taiwan (24%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of carton and box making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.32 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $19.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carton and box making machines to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $325 thousand in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carton and box making machines?
The HS code for carton and box making machines is subheading 8441.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8441 page.
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