Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $46.5 million (26.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $78.5 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 | $46.5M | 26.9K t |
| 2023 | $50.6M | 26.0K t |
| 2022 | $78.5M | 43.8K t |
| 2021 | $54.9M | 32.7K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 23.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 23.9K t |
| 2018 | $40.2M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 10.9K t |
Where Iraq imports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from
Turkey alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $27.5M | 59% |
| China | $8.7M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $294K | 0.6% |
| France | $277K | 0.6% |
| India | $168K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $43K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $12K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.00, 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $46.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($27.5 million), followed by China (19%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $46.5 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $78.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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