Carbide saw blades imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbide saw blades by Iraq reached $2.3 million in 2024 (328 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.3M | 328 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 374 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 286 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 207 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 265 t |
Where Iraq imports carbide saw blades from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 70% |
| Turkey | $327K | 14% |
| Italy | $193K | 8.4% |
| Austria | $82K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $54K | 2.3% |
| United States | $17K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.99 per kg, 50% below the world average of $13.96, 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 carbide saw blades imports (HS 8202.39): 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 8202.39: Tools, hand: circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of materials (other than steel).
Common questions
What is the value of carbide saw blades imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported carbide saw blades worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 328 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbide saw blades to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbide saw blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.99 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $13.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbide saw blades to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbide saw blades?
The HS code for carbide saw blades is subheading 8202.39. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8202 page.
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