Lighter imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $14.6 million of lighter in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $14.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 894 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 698 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 184 t |
Where Iraq imports lighter from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.4M | 99% |
| France | $106K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $62K | 0.4% |
| Croatia | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.04 per kg, 29% below the world average of $8.52, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq lighter imports (HS 9613.10): 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 9613.10: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of lighter imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported lighter worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 199 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighter to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by France (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.04 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $8.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lighter to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 408%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter?
The HS code for lighter is subheading 9613.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
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