Uncoated paperboard imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $57.9 million of uncoated paperboard in 2024 (136.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $78.1 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 | $57.9M | 136.6K t |
| 2023 | $56.3M | 115.8K t |
| 2022 | $78.1M | 142.6K t |
| 2021 | $51.0M | 98.4K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 70.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 52.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 34.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 13.3K t |
Where Iraq imports uncoated paperboard from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $52.2M | 90% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $862K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $717K | 1.2% |
| China | $285K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $226K | 0.4% |
| France | $32K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.24 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets | 57% |
| 4805.19 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets | 39% |
| 4805.93 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 2% |
| 4805.91 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805 | 1.4% |
| 4805.30 | Paper and paperboard: sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets | 0.5% |
| 4805.92 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 0.3% |
| 4805.40 | Paper and paperboard: filter paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets | 0.2% |
| 4805.25 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.56, 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?
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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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported uncoated paperboard worth $57.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($52.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (2%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.56 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 uncoated paperboard to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $57.9 million in 2024, an increase of 737%. The peak was 2022 at $78.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4805.24 (57% of the value) and 4805.19 (39%). 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 4805 page.
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