Glycerol (HS 2905.45) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $3.8 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.4 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 | $3.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $705K | 790 t |
Where Iraq imports glycerol (hs 2905.45) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (38%), Indonesia (28%), Malaysia (25%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2905.45: Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol.
Common questions
What is the value of glycerol (hs 2905.45) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and Malaysia (25%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycerol (hs 2905.45) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $705 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 439%. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
The HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45) is subheading 2905.45. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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