Plastic packing articles (other) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic packing articles (other) by Iraq reached $7.3 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.2 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 | $7.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $27.3M | 10.0K t |
Where Iraq imports plastic packing articles (other) from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Turkey (31%), Egypt (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 45% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 31% |
| Egypt | $675K | 9.3% |
| India | $369K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $187K | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $178K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 2% |
| Italy | $62K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, close to the world average of $4.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Iraq plastic packing articles (other) imports (HS 3923.90): 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 3923.90: Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing articles (other) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plastic packing articles (other) worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing articles (other) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $4.40 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 packing articles (other) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.3 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing articles (other)?
The HS code for plastic packing articles (other) is subheading 3923.90. 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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