Industrial ash imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.1 million of industrial ash in 2024 (101.6 thousand tonnes). That is 63% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.1M | 101.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 46.3K t |
| 2022 | $436K | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $691K | 73.3K t |
| 2019 | $167K | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $988K | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $380K | 4.1K t |
Where Iraq imports industrial ash from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.1M | 51% |
| China | $823K | 38% |
| India | $221K | 10% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.02 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.04, 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?
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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 2621: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial ash imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported industrial ash worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial ash to Iraq?
Japan was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (38%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $0.04 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 industrial ash to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $380 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 465%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for industrial ash?
The HS code for industrial ash is heading 2621. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2621.90. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2621 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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