Toilet paper and tissues imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toilet paper and tissues by Iraq reached $22.3 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $84.2 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 | $22.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $84.2M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $45.0M | 18.9K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $53.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $72.9M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $59.1M | 21.3K t |
| 2017 | $38.2M | 16.3K t |
Where Iraq imports toilet paper and tissues from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $14.0M | 63% |
| China | $6.6M | 30% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 5% |
| Italy | $199K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 0.6% |
| Serbia | $57K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $35K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4818
| 4818.20 | Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels | 51% |
| 4818.10 | Paper articles: toilet paper | 33% |
| 4818.30 | Paper articles: tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres | 11% |
| 4818.90 | Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818 | 5% |
| 4818.50 | Paper articles: apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, close to the world average of $2.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper and tissues imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported toilet paper and tissues worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper and tissues to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by China (30%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper and tissues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.39 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 toilet paper and tissues to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.2 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $84.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for toilet paper and tissues?
The HS code for toilet paper and tissues is heading 4818. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4818.20 (51% of the value) and 4818.10 (33%). 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 4818 page.
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