Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe by Iraq reached $8.7 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $8.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 942 t |
Where Iraq imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 99% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $40K | 0.5% |
| India | $17K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
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 seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2019 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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