Aluminium rods imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported aluminium rods worth $274.8 million (66.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $274.8M | 66.1K t |
| 2023 | $224.1M | 53.5K t |
| 2022 | $265.2M | 59.7K t |
| 2021 | $215.3M | 56.3K t |
| 2020 | $143.4M | 47.8K t |
| 2019 | $133.1M | 44.1K t |
| 2018 | $111.7M | 34.8K t |
| 2017 | $93.3M | 29.3K t |
Where Iraq imports aluminium rods from
Turkey alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $224.0M | 82% |
| China | $49.5M | 18% |
| Greece | $337K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $244K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $233K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $129K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $119K | 0% |
| Spain | $88K | 0% |
| Belgium | $56K | 0% |
| India | $22K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow | 71% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium: alloys, hollow profiles | 29% |
| 7604.10 | Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.16 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported aluminium rods worth $274.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($224.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Greece (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.16 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $4.88 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 rods to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.3 million in 2017 to $274.8 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7604.29 (71% of the value) and 7604.21 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
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