Non-ionic surfactant imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported non-ionic surfactant worth $4.4 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.5 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 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Iraq imports non-ionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Malaysia (26%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 27% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 26% |
| Turkey | $859K | 20% |
| Austria | $461K | 11% |
| Germany | $254K | 5.8% |
| India | $244K | 5.6% |
| United States | $53K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $41K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $29K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.64, 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 non-ionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported non-ionic surfactant worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-ionic surfactant to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Malaysia (26%) and Turkey (20%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-ionic surfactant to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2021 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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