Cast iron articles imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cast iron articles by Iraq reached $12.5 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.7 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 | $12.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Iraq imports cast iron articles from
Most of the value came from Turkey (45%), China (39%), Thailand (7%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.6M | 45% |
| China | $4.9M | 39% |
| Thailand | $863K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $247K | 2% |
| Italy | $234K | 1.9% |
| India | $179K | 1.4% |
| Tunisia | $155K | 1.2% |
| United States | $106K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $101K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.10 | Iron: articles of non-malleable cast iron | 47% |
| 7325.91 | Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron | 32% |
| 7325.99 | Iron or steel: cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.50, 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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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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cast iron articles worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (39%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.50 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 cast iron articles to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 222%. The peak was 2022 at $20.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7325.10 (47% of the value) and 7325.91 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7325 page.
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