Water-based paint imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water-based paint by Iraq reached $48.3 million in 2024 (35.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $48.3M | 35.2K t |
| 2023 | $46.0M | 30.6K t |
| 2022 | $50.0M | 31.2K t |
| 2021 | $49.7M | 33.8K t |
| 2020 | $34.8M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $34.8M | 28.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.9M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 20.7K t |
Where Iraq imports water-based paint from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $32.1M | 67% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.0M | 12% |
| France | $5.0M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Lebanon | $461K | 1% |
| China | $414K | 0.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $386K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $373K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $204K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.10 | Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 77% |
| 3209.90 | Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.08, 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.
Water-based paint exports from Iraq
Exports of water-based paint by Iraq reached $394 thousand in 2024 (269 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $394K | 100% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported water-based paint worth $48.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($32.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.08 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 water-based paint to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $48.3 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $50.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export water-based paint?
Yes. Iraq exported $394 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey and the Netherlands. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $47.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3209.10 (77% of the value) and 3209.90 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3209 page.
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