Cationic surfactant imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $3.1 million of cationic surfactant in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $485K | 241 t |
| 2021 | $321K | 197 t |
| 2020 | $167K | 178 t |
| 2019 | $384K | 93 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 390 t |
| 2017 | $413K | 312 t |
Where Iraq imports cationic surfactant from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 95% |
| Turkey | $111K | 3.6% |
| India | $34K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 43% below the world average of $2.50, 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 cationic surfactant imports (HS 3402.12): 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 3402.12: Organic surface-active agents: cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cationic surfactant imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cationic surfactant worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply cationic surfactant to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of cationic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cationic surfactant to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $413 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 639%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $944 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cationic surfactant?
The HS code for cationic surfactant is subheading 3402.12. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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