Cars imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cars by Iraq reached $3.40 billion in 2024 (227.4 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.74 billion.
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 | $3.40B | 227.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.74B | 414.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.33B | 335.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.23B | 224.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.85B | 239.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.54B | 264.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.68B | 165.5K t |
| 2017 | $787.2M | 70.2K t |
Where Iraq imports cars from
The largest suppliers were Japan (18%), South Korea (14%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $611.9M | 18% |
| South Korea | $481.6M | 14% |
| United States | $434.1M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $424.8M | 13% |
| China | $339.0M | 10% |
| Thailand | $323.6M | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $222.4M | 6.6% |
| Czech Republic | $207.0M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $111.3M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $101.2M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.23 | Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc | 50% |
| 8703.24 | Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc | 31% |
| 8703.40 | Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by… | 9.8% |
| 8703.22 | Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | 5.5% |
| 8703.21 | Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc | 2.4% |
| 8703.60 | Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by… | 0.9% |
| 8703.90 | Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703 | 0.5% |
| 8703.80 | Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.93 per kg, close to the world average of $16.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cars exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $461 thousand of cars in 2024 (10 tonnes). Germany alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $388K | 84% |
| Tunisia | $46K | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 5.8% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cars worth $3.40 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Iraq?
Japan was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($611.9 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.93 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $16.22 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 cars to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $787.2 million in 2017 to $3.40 billion in 2024, an increase of 331%. The peak was 2023 at $4.74 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export cars?
Yes. Iraq exported $461 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Tunisia and the United Kingdom. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $3.40 billion a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8703.23 (50% of the value) and 8703.24 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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