Base metal costume jewelry imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported base metal costume jewelry worth $15.9 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.5 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 | $15.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 1.9K t |
Where Iraq imports base metal costume jewelry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.2M | 83% |
| India | $820K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $667K | 4.2% |
| Hungary | $446K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $363K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $101K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $94K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $55K | 0.4% |
| United States | $22K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.88 per kg, 81% below the world average of $47.13, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): 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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported base metal costume jewelry worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by India (5%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 618% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.88 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $47.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $32.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
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