Chromium compound pigments imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chromium compound pigments by Iraq reached $3.8 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% 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 | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 687 t |
| 2022 | $812K | 813 t |
| 2021 | $443K | 181 t |
| 2020 | $169K | 56 t |
| 2019 | $229K | 60 t |
| 2018 | $358K | 120 t |
| 2017 | $133K | 47 t |
Where Iraq imports chromium compound pigments from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 94% |
| India | $209K | 5.5% |
| China | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 80% below the world average of $3.90, 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 chromium compound pigments imports (HS 3206.20): 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 3206.20: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium compound pigments imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported chromium compound pigments worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 153 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply chromium compound pigments to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (6%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of chromium compound pigments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chromium compound pigments to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $133 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium compound pigments?
The HS code for chromium compound pigments is subheading 3206.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3206 page.
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