Plastic dinnerware imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic dinnerware by Iraq reached $124.3 million in 2024 (28.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $375.9 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 | $124.3M | 28.8K t |
| 2023 | $109.8M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $278.9M | 144.0K t |
| 2021 | $270.5M | 150.0K t |
| 2020 | $243.5M | 127.7K t |
| 2019 | $266.8M | 115.6K t |
| 2018 | $367.2M | 125.8K t |
| 2017 | $375.9M | 118.3K t |
Where Iraq imports plastic dinnerware from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $97.4M | 78% |
| Turkey | $13.5M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.2M | 5% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $684K | 0.6% |
| France | $548K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $423K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $399K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $396K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastics: tableware and kitchenware | 67% |
| 3924.90 | Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.32 per kg, close to the world average of $4.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plastic dinnerware worth $124.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($97.4 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $4.56 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 dinnerware to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $375.9 million in 2017 to $124.3 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $375.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (67% of the value) and 3924.90 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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