Carbon brushes imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported carbon brushes worth $7.3 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $22.7 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 | $7.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 770 t |
| 2017 | $827K | 68 t |
Where Iraq imports carbon brushes from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Spain (18%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 43% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 18% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 18% |
| France | $575K | 7.9% |
| India | $339K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $139K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $119K | 1.6% |
| United States | $107K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $96K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $75K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8545
| 8545.11 | Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces | 81% |
| 8545.20 | Carbon brushes: with or without metal, used for electrical purposes | 12% |
| 8545.90 | Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes | 6.1% |
| 8545.19 | Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8545.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 51% above the world average of $1.94. 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?
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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 8545: Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon brushes imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported carbon brushes worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon brushes to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Spain (18%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $1.94 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 carbon brushes to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $827 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 776%. The peak was 2019 at $22.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for carbon brushes?
The HS code for carbon brushes is heading 8545. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8545.11 (81% of the value) and 8545.20 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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