Unsupported catalysts imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported unsupported catalysts worth $20.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 246% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $73.8 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 | $20.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $73.8M | 6.4K t |
Where Iraq imports unsupported catalysts from
France alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $13.1M | 64% |
| Denmark | $4.4M | 21% |
| United States | $1.0M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $982K | 4.8% |
| China | $547K | 2.7% |
| India | $341K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $95K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.04 per kg, 123% above the world average of $4.94. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 unsupported catalysts imports (HS 3815.90): 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 3815.90: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of unsupported catalysts imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported unsupported catalysts worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsupported catalysts to Iraq?
France was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Denmark (21%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsupported catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.04 per kg in 2024, 123% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsupported catalysts to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.8 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $73.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsupported catalysts?
The HS code for unsupported catalysts is subheading 3815.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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