Processed magnesium sulfate imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of processed magnesium sulfate by Iraq reached $2.7 million in 2024 (117 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $2.7M | 117 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 162 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 106 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 101 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 164 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $327K | 23 t |
Where Iraq imports processed magnesium sulfate from
Ireland alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.6M | 99% |
| China | $17K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.73 per kg, 8642% above the world average of $0.26. 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq processed magnesium sulfate imports (HS 2833.21): 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 2833.21: Sulphates: of magnesium.
Common questions
What is the value of processed magnesium sulfate imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported processed magnesium sulfate worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed magnesium sulfate to Iraq?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of processed magnesium sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.73 per kg in 2024, 8642% above the world average of $0.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed magnesium sulfate to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $327 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 714%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed magnesium sulfate?
The HS code for processed magnesium sulfate is subheading 2833.21. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2833 page.
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