Portland cement imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portland cement by Iraq reached $21.2 million in 2024 (212.7 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $131.8 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 | $21.2M | 212.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 230.4K t |
| 2022 | $112.4M | 4.28M t |
| 2021 | $113.1M | 5.06M t |
| 2020 | $72.8M | 3.16M t |
| 2019 | $62.6M | 2.83M t |
| 2018 | $97.7M | 2.76M t |
| 2017 | $131.8M | 3.77M t |
Where Iraq imports portland cement from
Turkey alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.4M | 54% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.7M | 46% |
| United States | $66K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.1% |
| France | $5K | 0% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.21 | Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured | 95% |
| 2523.90 | Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523 | 2.8% |
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 2% |
| 2523.30 | Cement: aluminous (ciment fondu), whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers | 0.4% |
| 2523.10 | Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 43% above the world average of $0.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported portland cement worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply portland cement to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (46%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $0.07 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 portland cement to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $131.8 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, a fall of 84%. The peak was 2017 at $131.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2523.21 (95% of the value) and 2523.90 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
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