Unbleached kraft sack paper imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unbleached kraft sack paper by Iraq reached $4.2 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.0 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 | $4.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 7.6K t |
Where Iraq imports unbleached kraft sack paper from
Most of the value came from Bulgaria (39%), Estonia (25%), Bosnia Herzegovina (17%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 39% |
| Estonia | $1.1M | 26% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $725K | 17% |
| Sweden | $364K | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $247K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $70K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $45K | 1.1% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
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 unbleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.21): 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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft sack paper to Iraq?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Estonia (25%) and Bosnia Herzegovina (17%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unbleached kraft sack paper to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. 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 4804 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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