High-density polyethylene imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported high-density polyethylene worth $10.8 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $66.7 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 | $10.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $65.1M | 54.8K t |
| 2021 | $66.7M | 58.6K t |
| 2020 | $51.7M | 57.7K t |
| 2019 | $31.4M | 35.9K t |
| 2018 | $60.1M | 44.0K t |
| 2017 | $43.9M | 36.4K t |
Where Iraq imports high-density polyethylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.1M | 85% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 12% |
| Turkey | $317K | 3% |
| Kuwait | $26K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.2% |
| China | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
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 high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported high-density polyethylene worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.9 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2021 at $66.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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