Exercise books imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported exercise books worth $5.4 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.9 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 | $5.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 3.0K t |
Where Iraq imports exercise books from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (45%), China (33%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.87, 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 exercise books imports (HS 4820.20): 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 4820.20: Paper and paperboard: exercise books.
Common questions
What is the value of exercise books imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported exercise books worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply exercise books to Iraq?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (33%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of exercise books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of exercise books to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2020 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for exercise books?
The HS code for exercise books is subheading 4820.20. 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 4820 page.
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