Self-adhesive paper imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive paper by Iraq reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.2 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 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Iraq imports self-adhesive paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 66% |
| Lebanon | $214K | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $203K | 6.7% |
| Thailand | $159K | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $128K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $128K | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $77K | 2.6% |
| India | $25K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.94, 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 self-adhesive paper imports (HS 4811.41): 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 4811.41: Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive paper imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported self-adhesive paper worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive paper to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Lebanon (7%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive paper to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive paper?
The HS code for self-adhesive paper is subheading 4811.41. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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