Carbon steel line pipe imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel line pipe by Iraq reached $18.6 million in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 264% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $18.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 4.1K t |
Where Iraq imports carbon steel line pipe from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $16.7M | 90% |
| China | $817K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $703K | 3.8% |
| India | $322K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq carbon steel line pipe imports (HS 7306.19): 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel line pipe imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported carbon steel line pipe worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 264% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel line pipe to Iraq?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by China (4%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon steel line pipe to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 464%. The peak was 2022 at $20.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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