Plastic sheet imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $127.2 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (48.3 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $291.4 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 | $127.2M | 48.3K t |
| 2023 | $132.0M | 48.1K t |
| 2022 | $291.4M | 166.0K t |
| 2021 | $227.2M | 139.4K t |
| 2020 | $172.9M | 110.7K t |
| 2019 | $170.8M | 98.5K t |
| 2018 | $244.6M | 103.5K t |
| 2017 | $192.0M | 75.2K t |
Where Iraq imports plastic sheet from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Turkey (35%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.1M | 39% |
| Turkey | $44.0M | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.7M | 12% |
| Lebanon | $3.5M | 2.7% |
| United States | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 2.4% |
| India | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Austria | $707K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $695K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 25% |
| 3920.20 | Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported… | 19% |
| 3920.43 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not… | 13% |
| 3920.61 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polycarbonates, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 10% |
| 3920.49 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive)… | 10% |
| 3920.62 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated… | 8.4% |
| 3920.51 | Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced… | 5.1% |
| 3920.99 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced… | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.44, 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 sheet exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported plastic sheet worth $239 thousand (181 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $222K | 93% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $3K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plastic sheet worth $127.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($50.1 million), followed by Turkey (35%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.44 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 sheet to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $192.0 million in 2017 to $127.2 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $291.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export plastic sheet?
Yes. Iraq exported $239 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Lebanon and Italy. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $127.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (25% of the value) and 3920.20 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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