Rubber articles imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported rubber articles worth $46.6 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $46.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $50.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $52.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $33.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $44.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 5.3K t |
Where Iraq imports rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Turkey (31%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.1M | 37% |
| Turkey | $14.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| United States | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $881K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $812K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.99 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber | 43% |
| 4016.93 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber | 32% |
| 4016.10 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber | 8.7% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber | 7.7% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber | 3.9% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber | 2.7% |
| 4016.95 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, 55% below the world average of $10.37, 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported rubber articles worth $46.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $10.37 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 rubber articles to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $46.6 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $52.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4016.99 (43% of the value) and 4016.93 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
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