Cigarette paper imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $5.7 million of cigarette paper in 2024 (535 tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.3 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 | $5.7M | 535 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 750 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 443 t |
| 2018 | $844K | 206 t |
| 2017 | $374K | 92 t |
Where Iraq imports cigarette paper from
The largest suppliers were Bulgaria (42%), Netherlands (26%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $2.4M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 26% |
| Turkey | $683K | 12% |
| Germany | $637K | 11% |
| Spain | $208K | 3.7% |
| Hungary | $105K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $95K | 1.7% |
| China | $72K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $49K | 0.9% |
| Armenia | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4813
| 4813.10 | Paper, cigarette: in the form of booklets or tubes | 57% |
| 4813.90 | Paper, cigarette: (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes) | 35% |
| 4813.20 | Paper, cigarette: in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm | 7.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.61 per kg, 88% above the world average of $5.65. 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 4813: Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cigarette paper worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 535 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper to Iraq?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 427% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.61 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $5.65 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 cigarette paper to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $374 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $13.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper?
The HS code for cigarette paper is heading 4813. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4813.10 (57% of the value) and 4813.90 (35%). 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 4813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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