Polyethylene imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene by Iraq reached $35.1 million in 2024 (29.6 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $182.1 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 | $35.1M | 29.6K t |
| 2023 | $40.0M | 29.5K t |
| 2022 | $182.1M | 151.5K t |
| 2021 | $142.6M | 119.3K t |
| 2020 | $89.7M | 89.8K t |
| 2019 | $57.9M | 61.6K t |
| 2018 | $132.7M | 100.5K t |
| 2017 | $121.2M | 95.0K t |
Where Iraq imports polyethylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $24.0M | 68% |
| China | $5.8M | 17% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $704K | 2% |
| Finland | $563K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $554K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $335K | 1% |
| Austria | $163K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $155K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.10 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 46% |
| 3901.20 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more | 31% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901 | 17% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers | 5.6% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported polyethylene worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by China (17%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.22 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 polyethylene to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.2 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $182.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3901.10 (46% of the value) and 3901.20 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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