Refillable lighter imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $9.4 million of refillable lighter in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.9 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 | $9.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 544 t |
| 2017 | $839K | 13 t |
Where Iraq imports refillable lighter from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 99% |
| Turkey | $40K | 0.4% |
| United States | $10K | 0.1% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Armenia | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, 33% below the world average of $7.90, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq refillable lighter imports (HS 9613.20): 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 9613.20: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of refillable lighter imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported refillable lighter worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply refillable lighter to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of refillable lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $7.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refillable lighter to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $839 thousand in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refillable lighter?
The HS code for refillable lighter is subheading 9613.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
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