Cigarette paper (other sizes) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.0 million of cigarette paper (other sizes) in 2024 (266 tonnes). That is 75% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 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 | 266 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 664 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 360 t |
| 2019 | $776K | 221 t |
| 2018 | $377K | 133 t |
| 2017 | $232K | 51 t |
Where Iraq imports cigarette paper (other sizes) from
One supplier dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.8M | 89% |
| Hungary | $105K | 5.2% |
| China | $72K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $50K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, 78% above the world average of $4.25. 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq cigarette paper (other sizes) imports (HS 4813.90): 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 4813.90: Paper, cigarette: (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes).
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper (other sizes) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cigarette paper (other sizes) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper (other sizes) to Iraq?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Hungary (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper (other sizes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $4.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cigarette paper (other sizes) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 763%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper (other sizes)?
The HS code for cigarette paper (other sizes) is subheading 4813.90. 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.
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