Air conditioner imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported air conditioner worth $1.14 billion (222.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $1.14B | 222.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.33B | 273.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.07B | 192.3K t |
| 2021 | $731.5M | 156.2K t |
| 2020 | $806.5M | 194.6K t |
| 2019 | $676.5M | 150.0K t |
| 2018 | $599.4M | 125.2K t |
| 2017 | $495.9M | 120.7K t |
Where Iraq imports air conditioner from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.06B | 93% |
| Thailand | $23.6M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $17.1M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $12.2M | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.4M | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $3.7M | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 0.2% |
| India | $2.0M | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a… | 86% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof | 9.4% |
| 8415.81 | Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for… | 2.7% |
| 8415.82 | Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit | 0.9% |
| 8415.83 | Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit | 0.6% |
| 8415.20 | Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind used for persons, in motor… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.11 per kg, 48% below the world average of $9.92, 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 conditioner exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $309 thousand of air conditioner in 2024 (23 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (49%), Netherlands (46%), Uzbekistan (2%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+815% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $153K | 49% |
| Netherlands | $144K | 47% |
| Uzbekistan | $8K | 2.5% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported air conditioner worth $1.14 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 224 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($1.06 billion), followed by Thailand (2%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $9.92 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 conditioner to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $495.9 million in 2017 to $1.14 billion in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $1.33 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export air conditioner?
Yes. Iraq exported $309 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the Netherlands and Uzbekistan. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $1.14 billion a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (86% of the value) and 8415.90 (9%). 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 8415 page.
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