Styrene-butadiene rubber imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $6.1 million of styrene-butadiene rubber in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.2 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 | $6.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 987 t |
| 2018 | $968K | 559 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 747 t |
Where Iraq imports styrene-butadiene rubber from
Turkey alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.9M | 64% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 20% |
| China | $311K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $285K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $199K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $162K | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $31K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, close to the world average of $2.16.
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 styrene-butadiene rubber imports (HS 4002.19): 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 4002.19: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene rubber imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported styrene-butadiene rubber worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene rubber to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Korea (20%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene rubber to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 296%. The peak was 2023 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.19. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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