Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $14.7 million of plastic and rubber injection molds in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $14.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 878 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 670 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 623 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 629 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 286 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 435 t |
Where Iraq imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 54% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 23% |
| Luxembourg | $2.6M | 18% |
| Switzerland | $494K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $78K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $33K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.69 per kg, 53% below the world average of $20.81, 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 plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Luxembourg (18%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.69 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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