Paper envelopes and stationery imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.7 million of paper envelopes and stationery in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.0 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 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 734 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 692 t |
Where Iraq imports paper envelopes and stationery from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Turkey (28%), Malaysia (24%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $839K | 31% |
| Turkey | $747K | 28% |
| Malaysia | $639K | 24% |
| Hungary | $199K | 7.4% |
| India | $171K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $15K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4817
| 4817.10 | Paper and paperboard: envelopes | 67% |
| 4817.30 | Paper and paperboard: boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery | 33% |
| 4817.20 | Paper and paperboard: letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4817.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.17, 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?
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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 4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery.
Common questions
What is the value of paper envelopes and stationery imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported paper envelopes and stationery worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper envelopes and stationery to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($839 thousand), followed by Turkey (28%) and Malaysia (24%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper envelopes and stationery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.17 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 paper envelopes and stationery to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2018 at $7.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for paper envelopes and stationery?
The HS code for paper envelopes and stationery is heading 4817. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4817.10 (67% of the value) and 4817.30 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4817 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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