Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate by Iraq reached $26.5 million in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $35.7 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 | $26.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $35.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $25.6M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 2.6K t |
Where Iraq imports polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate from
Turkey alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $15.6M | 59% |
| China | $5.1M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $221K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports (HS 3909.31): 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 3909.31: Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI).
Common questions
What is the value of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by China (19%) and Saudi Arabia (17%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 321%. The peak was 2021 at $35.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
The HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate is subheading 3909.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Iraq. Tell us your product to see it live.
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