Concrete shuttering imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of concrete shuttering by Iraq reached $2.9 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 663 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $294K | 326 t |
| 2017 | $233K | 110 t |
Where Iraq imports concrete shuttering from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.5M | 51% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 41% |
| China | $235K | 8.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.37.
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 concrete shuttering imports (HS 4418.40): 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 4418.40: Wood: shuttering for concrete constructional work.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete shuttering imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported concrete shuttering worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete shuttering to Iraq?
Austria was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (41%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete shuttering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete shuttering to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete shuttering?
The HS code for concrete shuttering is subheading 4418.40. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
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