Plastic bottles and carboys imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $24.9 million of plastic bottles and carboys in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $102.4 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 | $24.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $58.1M | 39.7K t |
| 2021 | $58.2M | 41.3K t |
| 2020 | $75.5M | 53.3K t |
| 2019 | $90.6M | 56.1K t |
| 2018 | $102.4M | 56.6K t |
| 2017 | $84.1M | 50.6K t |
Where Iraq imports plastic bottles and carboys from
Turkey alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $17.5M | 70% |
| China | $4.9M | 20% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $362K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $192K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $140K | 0.6% |
| India | $122K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $43K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, 43% below the world average of $3.80, 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 bottles and carboys exports from Iraq
Exports of plastic bottles and carboys by Iraq reached $2.1 million in 2024 (486 tonnes). Lebanon alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $1.7M | 82% |
| Saudi Arabia | $191K | 9% |
| Turkey | $174K | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.4% |
| France | $5K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq plastic bottles and carboys imports (HS 3923.30): 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 3923.30: Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottles and carboys imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plastic bottles and carboys worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottles and carboys to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottles and carboys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $3.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic bottles and carboys to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.1 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2018 at $102.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.2 million a year.
Does Iraq also export plastic bottles and carboys?
Yes. Iraq exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottles and carboys?
The HS code for plastic bottles and carboys is subheading 3923.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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