Paint pigment imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paint pigment by Iraq reached $3.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.3 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 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 279 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 896 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 921 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Iraq imports paint pigment from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 54% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 31% |
| Lebanon | $217K | 6.4% |
| India | $95K | 2.8% |
| China | $80K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.4% |
| France | $46K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 81% below the world average of $8.99, 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 pigment imports (HS 3212.90): 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 3212.90: Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils.
Common questions
What is the value of paint pigment imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported paint pigment worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint pigment to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Lebanon (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $8.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint pigment to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2021 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint pigment?
The HS code for paint pigment is subheading 3212.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3212 page.
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