Ether imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ether by Iraq reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 75% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $80.4 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 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $80.4M | 71.7K t |
| 2021 | $54.4M | 68.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 31.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 21.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 18.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 4.1K t |
Where Iraq imports ether from
Most of the value came from Turkey (48%), Saudi Arabia (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+690% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 48% |
| Saudi Arabia | $587K | 17% |
| China | $542K | 15% |
| India | $454K | 13% |
| Germany | $143K | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $115K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2909
| 2909.60 | Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 42% |
| 2909.50 | Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 23% |
| 2909.43 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol | 18% |
| 2909.49 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4 | 16% |
| 2909.44 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol… | 0.8% |
| 2909.30 | Ethers: aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 0.7% |
| 2909.19 | Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether | 0.1% |
| 2909.11 | Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ether | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 78% above the world average of $1.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported ether worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $1.21 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 ether to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $80.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ether?
The HS code for ether is heading 2909. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2909.60 (42% of the value) and 2909.50 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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