Automatic industrial sewing machines imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported automatic industrial sewing machines worth $10.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $10.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 118 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 23 t |
Where Iraq imports automatic industrial sewing machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 98% |
| Germany | $203K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, 63% below the world average of $11.28, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq automatic industrial sewing machines imports (HS 8452.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8452.21: Sewing machines: (not household type), automatic units.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic industrial sewing machines imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported automatic industrial sewing machines worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic industrial sewing machines to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Germany (2%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic industrial sewing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $11.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic industrial sewing machines to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 686%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines?
The HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines is subheading 8452.21. 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 8452 page.
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