Transfer paper and stencils imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transfer paper and stencils by Iraq reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.1 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 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 832 t |
Where Iraq imports transfer paper and stencils from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (48%), China (48%), Thailand (3%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 48% |
| China | $1.2M | 48% |
| Thailand | $63K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4816
| 4816.20 | Paper: self-copy paper (other than those of heading no. 4809), whether or not put up in boxes | 84% |
| 4816.90 | Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading no. 4809), n.e.c. in item no. 4816.20 | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4816.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 20% below the world average of $1.98, 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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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 4816: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes.
Common questions
What is the value of transfer paper and stencils imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported transfer paper and stencils worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply transfer paper and stencils to Iraq?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (48%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average import price of transfer paper and stencils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.98 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 transfer paper and stencils to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $3.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for transfer paper and stencils?
The HS code for transfer paper and stencils is heading 4816. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4816.20 (84% of the value) and 4816.90 (16%). 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 4816 page.
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