Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $61.2 million (32.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $94.3 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 | $61.2M | 32.6K t |
| 2023 | $61.5M | 29.5K t |
| 2022 | $94.3M | 53.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.9M | 26.1K t |
| 2020 | $30.0M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 10.1K t |
Where Iraq imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
Egypt alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+472% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $35.5M | 58% |
| India | $8.7M | 14% |
| Turkey | $8.5M | 14% |
| Bahrain | $3.3M | 5.4% |
| China | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $528K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $96K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $33K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
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 polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $61.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Iraq?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($35.5 million), followed by India (14%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $61.2 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. The peak was 2022 at $94.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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