Foam glass blocks and panels imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of foam glass blocks and panels by Iraq reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 75% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.9 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 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 886 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 837 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 794 t |
| 2017 | $864K | 1.4K t |
Where Iraq imports foam glass blocks and panels from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 71% |
| Turkey | $259K | 13% |
| Italy | $138K | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $75K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $75K | 3.7% |
| Croatia | $23K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $10K | 0.5% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 52% below the world average of $2.23, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq foam glass blocks and panels imports (HS 7016.90): 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 7016.90: Multicellular or foam glass: in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms: paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or moulded glass.
Common questions
What is the value of foam glass blocks and panels imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported foam glass blocks and panels worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply foam glass blocks and panels to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of foam glass blocks and panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of foam glass blocks and panels to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $864 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2021 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for foam glass blocks and panels?
The HS code for foam glass blocks and panels is subheading 7016.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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