Inorganic acid imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported inorganic acid worth $7.1 million (55.2 thousand tonnes). That is 147% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $7.1M | 55.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 33.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 29.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 21.9K t |
Where Iraq imports inorganic acid from
One supplier dominates: Kuwait accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $4.6M | 65% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 31% |
| China | $182K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.3% |
| India | $20K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2811
| 2811.21 | Carbon dioxide | 94% |
| 2811.22 | Silicon dioxide | 4.6% |
| 2811.19 | Inorganic acids: other than hydrogen fluoride | 1.2% |
| 2811.29 | Inorganic oxygen compounds: of non-metals, n.e.c. in item no. 2811.2 | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 87% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
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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 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acid imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported inorganic acid worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic acid to Iraq?
Kuwait was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $0.99 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 inorganic acid to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for inorganic acid?
The HS code for inorganic acid is heading 2811. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2811.21 (94% of the value) and 2811.22 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2811 page.
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