Wood charcoal imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $56.2 million of wood charcoal in 2024 (69.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $81.5 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 | $56.2M | 69.4K t |
| 2023 | $62.3M | 60.5K t |
| 2022 | $81.5M | 64.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 47.7K t |
| 2020 | $38.7M | 42.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 28.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 27.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 25.0K t |
Where Iraq imports wood charcoal from
Indonesia alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $51.5M | 92% |
| China | $2.5M | 4.4% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $713K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $145K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $95K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $55K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0% |
| Georgia | $8K | 0% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4402
| 4402.90 | Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 96% |
| 4402.10 | Wood: charcoal of bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.53. 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?
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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 4402: Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood charcoal imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported wood charcoal worth $56.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood charcoal to Iraq?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($51.5 million), followed by China (4%) and Ukraine (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood charcoal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.53 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 wood charcoal to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $56.2 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2022 at $81.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for wood charcoal?
The HS code for wood charcoal is heading 4402. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4402.90 (96% of the value) and 4402.10 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4402 page.
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