Contact lenses imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of contact lenses by Iraq reached $3.1 million in 2024 (130 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.0 million.
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 | $3.1M | 130 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 94 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 212 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 323 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 156 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 37 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 38 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 31 t |
Where Iraq imports contact lenses from
The largest suppliers were Austria (40%), China (38%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.2M | 40% |
| China | $1.2M | 39% |
| South Korea | $286K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $150K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $133K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $73K | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $13K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.90 per kg, 83% below the world average of $141.38, 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 contact lenses imports (HS 9001.30): 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 9001.30: Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of contact lenses imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported contact lenses worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply contact lenses to Iraq?
Austria was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (38%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of contact lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.90 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $141.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of contact lenses to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for contact lenses?
The HS code for contact lenses is subheading 9001.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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