Plastic bottle imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bottle by Iraq reached $120.4 million in 2024 (44.1 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $342.4 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 | $120.4M | 44.1K t |
| 2023 | $149.8M | 44.7K t |
| 2022 | $251.3M | 134.9K t |
| 2021 | $218.4M | 123.0K t |
| 2020 | $229.2M | 134.6K t |
| 2019 | $238.7M | 130.6K t |
| 2018 | $342.4M | 153.7K t |
| 2017 | $327.9M | 148.9K t |
Where Iraq imports plastic bottle from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $62.5M | 52% |
| China | $33.4M | 28% |
| India | $9.7M | 8% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $2.1M | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $907K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $710K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $500K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.29 | Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers | 23% |
| 3923.50 | Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 21% |
| 3923.30 | Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 21% |
| 3923.10 | Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods | 16% |
| 3923.21 | Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods | 14% |
| 3923.90 | Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923 | 6% |
| 3923.40 | Plastics: spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Plastic bottle exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $2.2 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (538 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lebanon accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $1.7M | 78% |
| Turkey | $212K | 9.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $191K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $7K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $7K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plastic bottle worth $120.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($62.5 million), followed by China (28%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 874% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.90 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 plastic bottle to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $327.9 million in 2017 to $120.4 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $342.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Iraq exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $118.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3923.29 (23% of the value) and 3923.50 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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