Binoculars and telescopes imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of binoculars and telescopes by Iraq reached $2.8 million in 2024 (30 tonnes). Value fell 75% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.1 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 | $2.8M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 48 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 37 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 21 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 35 t |
| 2017 | $430K | 10 t |
Where Iraq imports binoculars and telescopes from
Canada alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.0M | 71% |
| China | $573K | 20% |
| Germany | $85K | 3% |
| Sweden | $79K | 2.8% |
| United States | $76K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $14K | 0.5% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9005
| 9005.10 | Binoculars | 92% |
| 9005.80 | Monoculars: other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy | 7.3% |
| 9005.90 | Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, astronomical instruments (excluding those of radio-astronomy): parts and accessories (including… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $93.35 per kg, 28% above the world average of $73.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 9005: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy.
Common questions
What is the value of binoculars and telescopes imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported binoculars and telescopes worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply binoculars and telescopes to Iraq?
Canada was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of binoculars and telescopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $93.35 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $73.08 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 binoculars and telescopes to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $430 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 555%. The peak was 2023 at $11.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for binoculars and telescopes?
The HS code for binoculars and telescopes is heading 9005. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 9005.10 (92% of the value) and 9005.80 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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