Polypropylene imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $27.1 million of polypropylene in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $27.1M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 7.7K t |
Where Iraq imports polypropylene from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $21.0M | 78% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 8.9% |
| China | $2.0M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $98K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $93K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 0.3% |
| India | $62K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $40K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $31K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 60% |
| 3902.30 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms | 38% |
| 3902.90 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3902, in primary forms | 1.2% |
| 3902.20 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polyisobutylene in primary forms | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported polypropylene worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($21.0 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.36 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 polypropylene to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2022 at $30.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (60% of the value) and 3902.30 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3902 page.
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