Printed matter imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $31.2 million of printed matter in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $41.9 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 | $31.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $41.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $32.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 984 t |
Where Iraq imports printed matter from
One supplier dominates: Hungary accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $19.6M | 63% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 21% |
| China | $2.4M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $534K | 1.7% |
| India | $366K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $292K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 0.5% |
| United States | $128K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $76K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911 | 89% |
| 4911.91 | Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10 | 5.5% |
| 4911.10 | Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.56 per kg, 287% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported printed matter worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Iraq?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.56 per kg in 2024, 287% above the world average of $7.38 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 printed matter to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024, an increase of 410%. The peak was 2019 at $41.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (89% of the value) and 4911.91 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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