Quaternary ammonium salt imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $3.4 million of quaternary ammonium salt in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% 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 | $3.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 784 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 694 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 735 t |
| 2018 | $685K | 318 t |
| 2017 | $78K | 55 t |
Where Iraq imports quaternary ammonium salt from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 83% |
| Turkey | $278K | 8.1% |
| India | $261K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2923
| 2923.90 | Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923 | 80% |
| 2923.10 | Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: choline and its salts, whether or not chemically defined | 13% |
| 2923.20 | Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 56% below the world average of $2.06, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 2923: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium salt imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported quaternary ammonium salt worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium salt to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $2.06 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 quaternary ammonium salt to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium salt?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium salt is heading 2923. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2923.90 (80% of the value) and 2923.10 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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