Kraft paper imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported kraft paper worth $7.2 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.2 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 | $7.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 17.2K t |
Where Iraq imports kraft paper from
The largest suppliers were Bulgaria (23%), Estonia (15%), Sweden (13%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 23% |
| Estonia | $1.1M | 15% |
| Sweden | $942K | 13% |
| Turkey | $925K | 13% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $725K | 10% |
| China | $601K | 8.4% |
| India | $506K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $354K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $107K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $70K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.21 | Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 58% |
| 4804.31 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 14% |
| 4804.39 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 14% |
| 4804.29 | Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 11% |
| 4804.59 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or… | 1.7% |
| 4804.19 | Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 0.6% |
| 4804.11 | Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 0.6% |
| 4804.41 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no.… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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 4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported kraft paper worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Iraq?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Estonia (15%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.81 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 kraft paper to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $17.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4804.21 (58% of the value) and 4804.31 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4804 page.
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