Mineral wool insulation imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $16.5 million of mineral wool insulation in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 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 | $16.5M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 30.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 12.0K t |
Where Iraq imports mineral wool insulation from
Turkey alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.0M | 61% |
| China | $3.5M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 9.7% |
| India | $893K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $153K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $149K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.3% |
| United States | $54K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $53K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6806
| 6806.10 | Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls | 48% |
| 6806.90 | Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or… | 29% |
| 6806.20 | Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof) | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 53% below the world average of $1.49, 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 6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral wool insulation imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported mineral wool insulation worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral wool insulation to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by China (21%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral wool insulation per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $1.49 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 mineral wool insulation to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 404%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for mineral wool insulation?
The HS code for mineral wool insulation is heading 6806. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6806.10 (48% of the value) and 6806.90 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6806 page.
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