Paint brush imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paint brush by Iraq reached $16.4 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 43% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 1.5K t |
Where Iraq imports paint brush from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Turkey (49%), Spain (1%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 49% |
| Turkey | $8.0M | 49% |
| Spain | $88K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $83K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $56K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.1% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.08, 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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The shipment records behind Iraq paint brush imports (HS 9603.40): 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 9603.40: Brushes: paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (not those of item no. 9603.30), paint pads and rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint brush imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported paint brush worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint brush to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Turkey (49%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint brush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint brush to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint brush?
The HS code for paint brush is subheading 9603.40. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
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