Polyurethane imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $45.6 million of polyurethane in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $62.5 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 | $45.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $62.5M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $55.7M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $52.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $48.6M | 24.2K t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 8.9K t |
Where Iraq imports polyurethane from
Most of the value came from Turkey (47%), China (12%), Greece (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $21.5M | 47% |
| China | $5.4M | 12% |
| Greece | $5.4M | 12% |
| Singapore | $4.8M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $284K | 0.6% |
| United States | $131K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $130K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.31 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 58% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethanes: in primary forms | 30% |
| 3909.40 | Phenolic resins: in primary forms | 11% |
| 3909.39 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, other than poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 0.8% |
| 3909.10 | Amino-resins: urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms | 0.3% |
| 3909.20 | Amino-resins: melamine resins, in primary forms | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported polyurethane worth $45.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($21.5 million), followed by China (12%) and Greece (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.07 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 polyurethane to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $45.6 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $62.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3909.31 (58% of the value) and 3909.50 (30%). 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?
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