Plastic monofilament imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $94.2 million of plastic monofilament in 2024 (57.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $132.6 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 | $94.2M | 57.5K t |
| 2023 | $99.3M | 57.4K t |
| 2022 | $132.6M | 61.9K t |
| 2021 | $115.7M | 61.0K t |
| 2020 | $98.3M | 66.4K t |
| 2019 | $89.4M | 62.3K t |
| 2018 | $83.1M | 58.5K t |
| 2017 | $80.2M | 54.0K t |
Where Iraq imports plastic monofilament from
Turkey alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $90.1M | 96% |
| China | $3.8M | 4% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $51K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0% |
| Sweden | $20K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $13K | 0% |
| Spain | $13K | 0% |
| France | $12K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3916
| 3916.20 | Vinyl chloride polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not… | 98% |
| 3916.90 | Plastics: monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or… | 1.8% |
| 3916.10 | Ethylene polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 57% below the world average of $3.79, 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.
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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 3916: Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic monofilament imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plastic monofilament worth $94.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic monofilament to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($90.1 million), followed by China (4%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $3.79 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 monofilament to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.2 million in 2017 to $94.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $132.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plastic monofilament?
The HS code for plastic monofilament is heading 3916. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3916.20 (98% of the value) and 3916.90 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3916 page.
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