Coated paper imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated paper by Iraq reached $29.4 million in 2024 (37.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $29.4M | 37.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 31.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 14.7K t |
Where Iraq imports coated paper from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.9M | 68% |
| Finland | $2.0M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| Lebanon | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $721K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $346K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $246K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $142K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4810
| 4810.92 | Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in… | 42% |
| 4810.29 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding… | 26% |
| 4810.19 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres… | 17% |
| 4810.22 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres… | 13% |
| 4810.13 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by… | 1.6% |
| 4810.99 | Paper and paperboard: coated with inorganic substances only, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, n.e.c. in heading no.… | 0.2% |
| 4810.32 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres… | 0.1% |
| 4810.31 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.99, 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?
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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 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Common questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported coated paper worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated paper to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Finland (7%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.99 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 coated paper to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
The HS code for coated paper is heading 4810. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4810.92 (42% of the value) and 4810.29 (26%). 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 4810 page.
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