Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $3.8 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 271% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% 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 | $3.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 756 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 978 t |
| 2021 | $341K | 131 t |
| 2020 | $362K | 166 t |
| 2019 | $356K | 281 t |
| 2018 | $710K | 419 t |
| 2017 | $148K | 143 t |
Where Iraq imports coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+661% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 94% |
| Turkey | $213K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.88, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports (HS 4810.22): 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 4810.22: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 271% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 661% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) is subheading 4810.22. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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