Paper notebooks and albums imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper notebooks and albums by Iraq reached $110.6 million in 2024 (40.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is 30% more than in 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 | $110.6M | 40.9K t |
| 2023 | $85.3M | 33.6K t |
| 2022 | $79.8M | 25.7K t |
| 2021 | $33.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $59.7M | 22.3K t |
| 2019 | $86.5M | 30.0K t |
| 2018 | $76.3M | 26.8K t |
| 2017 | $67.9M | 22.7K t |
Where Iraq imports paper notebooks and albums from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $104.0M | 94% |
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $542K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $131K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $101K | 0.1% |
| France | $78K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $49K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.10 | Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles | 90% |
| 4820.20 | Paper and paperboard: exercise books | 4.9% |
| 4820.30 | Paper and paperboard: binders, folders and file covers | 3.2% |
| 4820.90 | Paper or paperboard: stationery n.e.c. in heading no. 4820 | 1.3% |
| 4820.50 | Paper and paperboard: albums for samples or for collections | 0.6% |
| 4820.40 | Paper and paperboard: manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 22% below the world average of $3.44, 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported paper notebooks and albums worth $110.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($104.0 million), followed by Indonesia (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $3.44 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 notebooks and albums to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.9 million in 2017 to $110.6 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4820.10 (90% of the value) and 4820.20 (5%). 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 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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