Marker imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marker by Iraq reached $10.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.7 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 | $10.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 710 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 822 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 558 t |
Where Iraq imports marker from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 90% |
| Thailand | $283K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $205K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $194K | 1.8% |
| India | $157K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $154K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.11 per kg, 43% below the world average of $10.63, 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 marker imports (HS 9608.20): 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 9608.20: Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.
Common questions
What is the value of marker imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported marker worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply marker to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Thailand (3%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of marker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.11 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $10.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marker to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for marker?
The HS code for marker is subheading 9608.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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