Colored printing ink imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of colored printing ink by Iraq reached $7.5 million in 2024 (1.2 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 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 984 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 632 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 545 t |
Where Iraq imports colored printing ink from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (37%), Turkey (37%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 37% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 37% |
| South Korea | $571K | 7.6% |
| China | $409K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $223K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $204K | 2.7% |
| India | $154K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $102K | 1.4% |
| United States | $77K | 1% |
| Sweden | $70K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.32 per kg, 24% below the world average of $8.29, 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 colored printing ink imports (HS 3215.19): 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 3215.19: Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of colored printing ink imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported colored printing ink worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored printing ink to Iraq?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Turkey (37%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $8.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored printing ink to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored printing ink?
The HS code for colored printing ink is subheading 3215.19. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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