Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $63.1 million (40.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $130.8 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 | $63.1M | 40.1K t |
| 2023 | $103.9M | 61.8K t |
| 2022 | $130.2M | 126.1K t |
| 2021 | $130.8M | 132.0K t |
| 2020 | $104.3M | 125.6K t |
| 2019 | $97.4M | 101.2K t |
| 2018 | $99.9M | 96.0K t |
| 2017 | $80.8M | 74.4K t |
Where Iraq imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $37.4M | 59% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.8M | 35% |
| China | $3.2M | 5% |
| India | $369K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $199K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $59K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $58K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $17K | 0% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Iraq corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819.10): 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 4819.10: Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $63.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($37.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (35%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.8 million in 2017 to $63.1 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $130.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $101.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons is subheading 4819.10. 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 4819 page.
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