Tile export from Iran to Iraq

Ceramics manufacturing is one of the construction industries that contributes to the development of the construction sector. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Georgia, the Emirates, Tajikistan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Iraq import tiles from Iran. Among these, the majority of exports are directed to Iraq. in this article we talk about tile export from Iran to Iraq.

One of the profitable and beneficial export products to Iraq for Iranian traders is the export of tiles. Due to various reconstruction projects in Iraq resulting from previous wars, there is a high demand for purchasing tiles and ceramics.

If you are interested in tile export from Iran to Iraq, you should gather various information such as tile and ceramic export data, buyers and importers of tiles and ceramics in Iraq, methods of exporting tiles and ceramics, applicable tariffs and taxes on tile and ceramic exports from Iran to Iraq, and the process of exporting to Iraq.

Tile market in Iraq

A survey of the Iraqi market shows that the demand for ceramic tiles in this country continues. Especially in recent years, this market has prospered due to the reconstruction of different areas. Iraq is one of the oldest producers of ceramic products.

But the Iraqi government has not paid attention to this industry and therefore the tile export from Iran to Iraq will be very good. There is a clear shortage in the production of ceramic and tile materials to meet the three types of increased demand for the export of bathroom and toilet ceramic tiles and wall and floor ceramic tiles in Iraq.

Iran’s position in the export of ceramic tiles to Iraq

73% of Iran’s tile and ceramic exports go to the neighboring country of Iraq. In fact one of the most profitable products for export to Iraq is ceramic tiles.

Iraq is one of the main markets for Iranian tile products. The export of ceramic tiles to Iraq from Iran is still growing. Iran’s tile industry has cheap and abundant energy and raw materials along with local expertise rooted in history.

Read more: Guide to exporting tiles to Turkey

best export channels for tile export from Iran to Iraq

Considering Iraq’s neighborhood with our country and the existence of various border terminals between Iran and Iraq, such as the Mehran border, the best way to export ceramic tiles to Iraq is through land borders. Other important borders between Iran and Iraq include the following:

1. Bashmaq Customs in Marivan
2. Parviz Khan Customs in Qasr Shirin
3. Mehran Customs in Ilam
4. Arvandkanar customs
5. Tamrchin Customs in Piranshahr
6. Commercial Customs
7. Khosravi Customs in Qasr Shirin
8. Shalamche customs

Documents required for tile export from Iran to Iraq

The documents required for tile export from Iran to Iraq are:

• Sales invoice (in English and Arabic)

In the sales invoice, the name of the producing person or company, the name of the exporting person or company, the name of the importer or buyer (Iraqi person), the name and position of the CEO or the signatory person, the type and quantity of the goods and its price must be mentioned. In addition, the address information mentioned in the commercial invoice and the certificate of origin must be the same. Also, all the figures and numbers of the documents required for export to Iraq must be in English and must be stamped by the company or the exporting person.

• Certificate of origin (in Arabic and English)

In the certificate of origin, the address of the manufacturer, the address of the exporter and the address of the buyer or importer must be fully stated. Also, the name of the border terminal for the goods to pass must be mentioned. It should be noted that the same product information in the sales invoice and the certificate of origin is also necessary and mandatory.

• Health certificate from health monitoring organization for food products
• Product declaration list (including product name and quantity and short information about the product)
• Obtaining customer satisfaction standards
• Obtaining ISO standards (if possible)
• Preparation of product labels in English and Arabic
• Test report, sampling and inspection of goods
• Obtaining environmental standards
• Product manufacturing confirmation from the standard organization

Iran’s advantage in Iraq’s exports

As mentioned earlier, Iran’s proximity and border with Iraq and the presence of different borders are an advantage for exporting ceramic tiles to Iraq. On the other hand, the need to supply construction goods such as tiles and ceramics due to four decades of conflict and war and the lack of suitable and quality production areas in this land has opened the export opportunity for many countries such as Iran.

The most popular ceramic tile designs in Iraq

Among the popular designs in Iraq in the field of tiles and ceramics, we can mention wood, natural stone or marble tiles. Specially designs with natural wood texture are very popular. In terms of color, soft and neutral colors and matte gray and (especially) black colors are very popular.

Obstacles to export tiles to Iraq

One of the main obstacles for an export company to Iraq is to find customers and a profitable market. Because with many competitors from China and Turkey, it has become a bit difficult to find a customer.

Consulting for tile export to Iraq

In Manamaster, exports are carried out all over the world, including the export of tiles to Turkey, the export of ceramic tiles to Iraq, Azerbaijan and Russia with the main focus on the Middle East markets. Since our inception and receiving our export license, we have been expanding and providing the best products globally.

Also, in Manatile Trading Group, the main goal is to help a business to set up and create its own customer network and generate additional income by reducing related fees or obtaining tile and ceramic representation. To receive tile export services to Iraq, contact us through the available communication channels.