Worked building stone imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $139.8 million of worked building stone in 2024 (364.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $248.0 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 | $139.8M | 364.0K t |
| 2023 | $153.1M | 404.5K t |
| 2022 | $227.1M | 915.8K t |
| 2021 | $199.5M | 897.3K t |
| 2020 | $178.2M | 827.1K t |
| 2019 | $179.3M | 807.4K t |
| 2018 | $201.2M | 704.1K t |
| 2017 | $248.0M | 720.7K t |
Where Iraq imports worked building stone from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $102.1M | 73% |
| Italy | $13.6M | 9.8% |
| China | $11.3M | 8.1% |
| India | $7.6M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Greece | $558K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $434K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $360K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $188K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.21 | Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 63% |
| 6802.91 | Marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 19% |
| 6802.23 | Granite: articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 7.4% |
| 6802.93 | Granite: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 4.3% |
| 6802.99 | Stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or… | 4.2% |
| 6802.29 | Stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface | 1.6% |
| 6802.92 | Stone: calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | 0.7% |
| 6802.10 | Tiles, cubes and similar articles: whether or not rectangular (including square), largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 46% below the world average of $0.70, 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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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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported worked building stone worth $139.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 364.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($102.1 million), followed by Italy (10%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $0.70 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 worked building stone to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $248.0 million in 2017 to $139.8 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $248.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6802.21 (63% of the value) and 6802.91 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
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