Printed paper labels imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $7.3 million of printed paper labels in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 960 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 552 t |
Where Iraq imports printed paper labels from
Turkey alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.0M | 68% |
| China | $2.0M | 27% |
| Greece | $137K | 1.9% |
| Bulgaria | $86K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 0.4% |
| India | $30K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $10K | 0.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, close to the world average of $6.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed paper labels exports from Iraq
Exports of printed paper labels by Iraq reached $260 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). United States alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $260K | 100% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq printed paper labels imports (HS 4821.10): 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 4821.10: Paper and paperboard: labels or all kinds, printed.
Common questions
What is the value of printed paper labels imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported printed paper labels worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed paper labels to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (27%) and Greece (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed paper labels to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2018 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Iraq also export printed paper labels?
Yes. Iraq exported $260 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Kuwait and Portugal. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed paper labels?
The HS code for printed paper labels is subheading 4821.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4821 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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