Clay imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported clay worth $2.8 million (13.7 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.7 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 | $2.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 60.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 54.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 36.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 60.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 58.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 32.1K t |
Where Iraq imports clay from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 91% |
| China | $55K | 2% |
| Egypt | $54K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $44K | 1.5% |
| India | $40K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $30K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.10 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined | 93% |
| 2508.40 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined | 6.4% |
| 2508.50 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined | 0.7% |
| 2508.30 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): fireclay, whether or not calcined | 0.4% |
| 2508.70 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): chamotte or dinas earths | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.17. 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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported clay worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (2%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.17 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 clay to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $7.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2508.10 (92% of the value) and 2508.40 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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