Pigments and preparations (other) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported pigments and preparations (other) worth $2.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.1 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 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 856 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 688 t |
Where Iraq imports pigments and preparations (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Turkey (36%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $978K | 38% |
| Turkey | $921K | 36% |
| India | $347K | 14% |
| Egypt | $109K | 4.2% |
| Greece | $54K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $52K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 63% below the world average of $3.70, 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 pigments and preparations (other) imports (HS 3206.49): 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 3206.49: Colouring matter: other preparations n.e.c. in item no. 3206.4.
Common questions
What is the value of pigments and preparations (other) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pigments and preparations (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigments and preparations (other) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($978 thousand), followed by Turkey (36%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigments and preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pigments and preparations (other) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2020 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigments and preparations (other)?
The HS code for pigments and preparations (other) is subheading 3206.49. 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 3206 page.
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