Ammunition and munitions imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $17.8 million of ammunition and munitions in 2024 (410 tonnes). That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $115.5 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 | $17.8M | 410 t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 327 t |
| 2022 | $341K | 12 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 37 t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 769 t |
| 2019 | $65.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $115.5M | 900 t |
| 2017 | $58.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Iraq imports ammunition and munitions from
Bosnia Herzegovina alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $9.4M | 53% |
| South Korea | $8.0M | 45% |
| Turkey | $222K | 1.3% |
| United States | $220K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 0.4% |
| China | $16K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.30 | Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306 | 54% |
| 9306.90 | Ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93 | 46% |
| 9306.29 | Ammunition: parts of shotgun cartridges | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.51 per kg, close to the world average of $40.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported ammunition and munitions worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 410 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Iraq?
Bosnia Herzegovina was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by South Korea (45%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 444% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.51 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $40.83 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 ammunition and munitions to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.4 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $115.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 9306.30 (54% of the value) and 9306.90 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
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