Plasterboard (paper faced) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasterboard (paper faced) by Iraq reached $36.1 million in 2024 (170.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.0 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 | $36.1M | 170.4K t |
| 2023 | $43.6M | 148.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.0M | 189.8K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 172.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 123.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 99.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 79.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 57.5K t |
Where Iraq imports plasterboard (paper faced) from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $28.4M | 79% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.5M | 21% |
| Italy | $140K | 0.4% |
| China | $78K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.29, 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 plasterboard (paper faced) imports (HS 6809.11): 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $36.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasterboard (paper faced) to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (21%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasterboard (paper faced) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2024, an increase of 349%. The peak was 2022 at $47.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. 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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