Ceramic building bricks imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported ceramic building bricks worth $2.0 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 84% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.6 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 | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 37.1K t |
| 2021 | $34.6M | 33.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 29.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 34.6K t |
Where Iraq imports ceramic building bricks from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 98% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6904
| 6904.90 | Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks) | 77% |
| 6904.10 | Ceramic building bricks | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 163% above the world average of $0.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic building bricks imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported ceramic building bricks worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic building bricks to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ceramic building bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 163% above the world average of $0.27 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 ceramic building bricks to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $34.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ceramic building bricks?
The HS code for ceramic building bricks is heading 6904. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6904.90 (77% of the value) and 6904.10 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6904 page.
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