Plaster board (other) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported plaster board (other) worth $10.7 million (29.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.3 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 | $10.7M | 29.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 75.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 63.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 55.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 50.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 62.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 55.3K t |
Where Iraq imports plaster board (other) from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.1M | 94% |
| China | $578K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
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 plaster board (other) imports (HS 6809.19): 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 6809.19: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster board (other) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plaster board (other) worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster board (other) to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by China (5%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster board (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster board (other) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster board (other)?
The HS code for plaster board (other) is subheading 6809.19. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
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