Writing boards imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported writing boards worth $8.6 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.0 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 | $8.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Iraq imports writing boards from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 98% |
| Turkey | $123K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $37K | 0.4% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.11 per kg, close to the world average of $4.77.
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 9610: Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed.
Common questions
What is the value of writing boards imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported writing boards worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply writing boards to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of writing boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $4.77 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 writing boards to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $21.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for writing boards?
The HS code for writing boards is heading 9610. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9610.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9610 page.
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