Polish imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported polish worth $6.3 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.8 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 | $6.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 4.3K t |
Where Iraq imports polish from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (29%), China (27%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+585% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 29% |
| China | $1.7M | 27% |
| Germany | $720K | 12% |
| Poland | $298K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $270K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $265K | 4.2% |
| United States | $244K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $196K | 3.1% |
| France | $171K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $170K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 3405
| 3405.30 | Polishes, creams and similar preparations: for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404 | 49% |
| 3405.90 | Polishes, creams and similar preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404 | 25% |
| 3405.10 | Polishes, creams and similar preparations: for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404 | 22% |
| 3405.40 | Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations: (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics… | 3.3% |
| 3405.20 | Polishes, creams and similar preparations: for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404 | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 29% below the world average of $4.43, 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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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 3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal.
Common questions
What is the value of polish imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported polish worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply polish to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (27%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of polish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $4.43 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 polish to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $9.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for polish?
The HS code for polish is heading 3405. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3405.30 (49% of the value) and 3405.90 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3405 page.
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