2023
Exports
$15.2MWorld Rnk 35 / 174
Flag Rnk 18 / 672
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Plastic
-0.57Rnk 725 / 1025
2023
Imports
$1.45MWorld Rnk 77 / 180
Flag Rnk 702 / 1135
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Iraq
-0.71Rnk 97 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Iraq exported $15.2M in Scrap Plastic, making it the 35th largest exporter of Scrap Plastic in the world. At the same year, Scrap Plastic was the 18th most exported product in Iraq. The main destination of Scrap Plastic exports from Iraq are: Turkey ($15.2M) and Uzbekistan ($4.3k).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Plastic of Iraq between 2022 and 2023 were Uzbekistan ($4.3k).

Imports In 2023, Iraq imported $1.45M in Scrap Plastic, becoming the 77th largest importer of Scrap Plastic in the world. At the same year, Scrap Plastic was the 702nd most imported product in Iraq. Iraq imports Scrap Plastic primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($996k), China ($227k), Ethiopia ($181k), Egypt ($23.4k), and Turkey ($18.3k).

The fastest growing import markets in Scrap Plastic for Iraq between 2022 and 2023 were United Arab Emirates ($996k), China ($227k), and Egypt ($23.4k).

Latest Trends

Dec 2024

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$15.2M
IMPORTS (2023)$1.45M
NET TRADE (2023)$13.7M

In 2023, Iraq exported $15.2M in Scrap Plastic. The main destinations of Iraq exports on Scrap Plastic were Turkey ($15.2M) and Uzbekistan ($4.3k).

In 2023, Iraq imported $1.45M in Scrap Plastic, mainly from United Arab Emirates ($996k), China ($227k), Ethiopia ($181k), Egypt ($23.4k), and Turkey ($18.3k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Plastic EXPORT MARKETS FOR Iraq WERE (2022 - 2023):Uzbekistan$4.3k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Plastic BY Iraq WERE (2022 - 2023):
Turkey-$7.1M (-31.9%)
Iran-$452k (-100%)
Azerbaijan-$8.73k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Iraq's main exporting competitors in Scrap Plastic were:
In 2023, Iraq's main importing competitors in Scrap Plastic were:

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Trade Value of Scrap Plastic by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALAzerbaijan+ $20.3k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $24.9k

Scrap Plastic’s highest export potential is Azerbaijan. With an export gap of $20.3k.   Scrap Plastic’s highest import potential is United States with an import gap of $24.9k.

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