Natural resins imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural resins by Iraq reached $2.9 million in 2024 (469 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 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 | $2.9M | 469 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 720 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 839 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 843 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 522 t |
Where Iraq imports natural resins from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 93% |
| Pakistan | $95K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $78K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $14K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1301
| 1301.90 | Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301 | 97% |
| 1301.20 | Gum Arabic | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.22 per kg, 91% above the world average of $3.26. 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.
Natural resins exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported natural resins worth $1.2 million (83 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 94% |
| Tunisia | $46K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
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 1301: Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams).
Common questions
What is the value of natural resins imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported natural resins worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 469 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural resins to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Pakistan (3%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.22 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $3.26 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 natural resins to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export natural resins?
Yes. Iraq exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the United Kingdom. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural resins?
The HS code for natural resins is heading 1301. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1301.90 (97% of the value) and 1301.20 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1301 page.
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