Building hardware imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of building hardware by Iraq reached $65.0 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $65.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $51.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $59.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $53.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $67.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $48.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $42.9M | 9.5K t |
Where Iraq imports building hardware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.3M | 64% |
| Turkey | $22.4M | 35% |
| Italy | $365K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $230K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $168K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $159K | 0.2% |
| India | $107K | 0.2% |
| United States | $54K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $30K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.86 per kg, 36% below the world average of $7.55, 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 building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported building hardware worth $65.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($41.3 million), followed by Turkey (35%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 683% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $7.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of building hardware to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.9 million in 2017 to $65.0 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2020 at $67.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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