Painters putty imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $40.3 million of painters putty in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $40.3M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $37.9M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $26.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 13.7K t |
Where Iraq imports painters putty from
Turkey alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.24, 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 painters putty imports (HS 3214.10): 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 3214.10: Mastics: painters' fillings.
Common questions
What is the value of painters putty imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported painters putty worth $40.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply painters putty to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by China (21%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of painters putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of painters putty to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $40.3 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for painters putty?
The HS code for painters putty is subheading 3214.10. 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 3214 page.
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