Retail adhesive imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported retail adhesive worth $31.0 million (9.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 7.2K t |
Where Iraq imports retail adhesive from
Turkey alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $16.8M | 54% |
| China | $10.8M | 35% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $599K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $355K | 1.1% |
| India | $245K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $240K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $202K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $137K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $122K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 50% below the world average of $6.66, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported retail adhesive worth $31.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by China (35%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $6.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $31.0 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $34.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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