Aluminium drums imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium drums by Iraq reached $15.9 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.8 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 | $15.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 3.1K t |
Where Iraq imports aluminium drums from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (45%), Saudi Arabia (31%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.2M | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 31% |
| India | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| Kuwait | $860K | 5.4% |
| China | $800K | 5% |
| Spain | $423K | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $356K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $270K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $45K | 0.3% |
| France | $38K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 81% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium: collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not… | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.47 per kg, close to the world average of $7.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium drums exports from Iraq
Exports of aluminium drums by Iraq reached $2.6 million in 2024 (325 tonnes). Georgia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $1.8M | 72% |
| Uzbekistan | $376K | 15% |
| Turkey | $323K | 13% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| China | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported aluminium drums worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium drums to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (31%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.86 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 aluminium drums to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $20.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export aluminium drums?
Yes. Iraq exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Georgia, Uzbekistan and Turkey. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (81% of the value) and 7612.10 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7612 page.
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