Fibreboard imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $183.4 million of fibreboard in 2024 (354.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $183.4M | 354.2K t |
| 2023 | $141.6M | 289.9K t |
| 2022 | $172.0M | 331.7K t |
| 2021 | $142.8M | 311.6K t |
| 2020 | $98.3M | 252.3K t |
| 2019 | $90.0M | 208.9K t |
| 2018 | $86.5M | 187.2K t |
| 2017 | $69.1M | 166.9K t |
Where Iraq imports fibreboard from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $153.3M | 84% |
| Indonesia | $12.9M | 7% |
| China | $12.5M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $606K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $337K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $158K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $137K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $127K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $110K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4411
| 4411.14 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm | 80% |
| 4411.13 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm | 8.6% |
| 4411.12 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm | 4.3% |
| 4411.92 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 3.8% |
| 4411.93 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other… | 3.5% |
| 4411.94 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
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 4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported fibreboard worth $183.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 354.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($153.3 million), followed by Indonesia (7%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.60 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 fibreboard to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.1 million in 2017 to $183.4 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for fibreboard?
The HS code for fibreboard is heading 4411. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4411.14 (80% of the value) and 4411.13 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
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