Prepared pigments and colors imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.5 million of prepared pigments and colors in 2024 (474 tonnes). That is 214% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% 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 | $2.5M | 474 t |
| 2023 | $795K | 194 t |
| 2022 | $281K | 85 t |
| 2021 | $249K | 48 t |
| 2020 | $443K | 89 t |
| 2019 | $479K | 63 t |
| 2018 | $100K | 48 t |
| 2017 | $59K | 12 t |
Where Iraq imports prepared pigments and colors from
Turkey alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 69% |
| Italy | $755K | 30% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, close to the world average of $5.12.
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 prepared pigments and colors imports (HS 3207.10): 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 3207.10: Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared pigments and colors imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported prepared pigments and colors worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 474 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 214% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared pigments and colors to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (30%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared pigments and colors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared pigments and colors to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $613 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pigments and colors?
The HS code for prepared pigments and colors is subheading 3207.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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