Air compressor imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $461.4 million of air compressor in 2024 (58.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $461.4M | 58.9K t |
| 2023 | $469.0M | 47.5K t |
| 2022 | $316.1M | 46.9K t |
| 2021 | $242.5M | 40.4K t |
| 2020 | $265.8M | 46.9K t |
| 2019 | $252.9M | 42.3K t |
| 2018 | $304.5M | 41.8K t |
| 2017 | $160.5M | 34.3K t |
Where Iraq imports air compressor from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Malaysia (22%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+863% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $188.1M | 41% |
| Malaysia | $99.6M | 22% |
| Italy | $54.6M | 12% |
| Turkey | $21.8M | 4.7% |
| United States | $15.5M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13.9M | 3% |
| Romania | $13.7M | 3% |
| Germany | $13.4M | 2.9% |
| India | $7.8M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.51 | Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W | 41% |
| 8414.90 | Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan | 20% |
| 8414.80 | Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414 | 18% |
| 8414.59 | Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51 | 9.7% |
| 8414.30 | Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment | 4.8% |
| 8414.60 | Hoods: ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters, having a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120cm | 3.4% |
| 8414.10 | Pumps: vacuum | 2.3% |
| 8414.20 | Pumps: hand or foot-operated air pumps | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.84 per kg, 43% below the world average of $13.71, 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.
Air compressor exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported air compressor worth $525 thousand (50 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $416K | 79% |
| Turkey | $42K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 3.4% |
| Hungary | $16K | 3.1% |
| Greece | $15K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.9% |
| China | $5K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.4% |
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 8414: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported air compressor worth $461.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($188.1 million), followed by Malaysia (22%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 863% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.84 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $13.71 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 air compressor to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $160.5 million in 2017 to $461.4 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2023 at $469.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export air compressor?
Yes. Iraq exported $525 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and the Netherlands. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $460.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8414.51 (41% of the value) and 8414.90 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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