Corrugated cardboard imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corrugated cardboard by Iraq reached $2.6 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.8 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 | $2.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 967 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
Where Iraq imports corrugated cardboard from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 55% |
| Turkey | $930K | 36% |
| China | $194K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 1.6% |
| United States | $11K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4808
| 4808.90 | Paper and paperboard: other than corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets) or kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed… | 66% |
| 4808.10 | Paper and paperboard: corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 32% |
| 4808.40 | Paper and paperboard: kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 47% below the world average of $1.23, 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 4808: Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported corrugated cardboard worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (36%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $1.23 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 corrugated cardboard to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $3.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard is heading 4808. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4808.90 (66% of the value) and 4808.10 (32%). 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 4808 page.
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