Coal tar oil exports from Iraq: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coal tar oil by Iraq reached $219.3 million in 2024 (440.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 305% on 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 353% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $219.3M | 440.3K t |
| 2023 | $54.2M | 107.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 39.7K t |
| 2020 | $110.1M | 217.8K t |
| 2019 | $115K | 204 t |
Where Iraq exports coal tar oil to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $119.1M | 54% |
| Bulgaria | $54.6M | 25% |
| India | $25.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $9.6M | 4.4% |
| Denmark | $6.7M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $497K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.99 | Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707 | 100% |
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.71, 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.
Coal tar oil imports to Iraq
Iraq imported $756 thousand of coal tar oil in 2024 (781 tonnes). India alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $721K | 96% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil exported by Iraq?
Iraq exported coal tar oil worth $219.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 440.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 305% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal tar oil from Iraq?
Spain was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($119.1 million), followed by Bulgaria (25%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.71 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 exports of coal tar oil from Iraq changed since 2017?
Exports went from $115 thousand in 2019 to $219.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also import coal tar oil?
Yes. Iraq imported $756 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the Netherlands and Turkey. On balance Iraq is a net exporter of this product, by about $218.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2707.99 (100% of the value) and 2707.50 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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