Large format film imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $8.1 million of large format film in 2024 (518 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.1 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 | $8.1M | 518 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 527 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 379 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 301 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 212 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 356 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 284 t |
Where Iraq imports large format film from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.3M | 65% |
| China | $1.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $478K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $451K | 5.5% |
| Japan | $311K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $277K | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $99K | 1.2% |
| India | $20K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.73 per kg, 91% above the world average of $8.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 large format film imports (HS 3701.30): 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 3701.30: Photographic plates and film: in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of large format film imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported large format film worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 518 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply large format film to Iraq?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of large format film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.73 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large format film to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for large format film?
The HS code for large format film is subheading 3701.30. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3701 page.
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