Glass beads and imitation pearls imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $3.4 million of glass beads and imitation pearls in 2024 (735 tonnes). Value rose 65% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 735 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 460 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 725 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 764 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 479 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 584 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 405 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 610 t |
Where Iraq imports glass beads and imitation pearls from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 94% |
| India | $189K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, close to the world average of $4.87.
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 glass beads and imitation pearls imports (HS 7018.10): 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 7018.10: Glass: beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares.
Common questions
What is the value of glass beads and imitation pearls imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported glass beads and imitation pearls worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 735 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass beads and imitation pearls to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (6%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass beads and imitation pearls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass beads and imitation pearls to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass beads and imitation pearls?
The HS code for glass beads and imitation pearls is subheading 7018.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7018 page.
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