Cement and concrete imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cement and concrete by Iraq reached $17.7 million in 2024 (27.5 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $88.0 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 | $17.7M | 27.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 35.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 63.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 27.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 95.0K t |
| 2018 | $44.7M | 470.4K t |
| 2017 | $88.0M | 773.8K t |
Where Iraq imports cement and concrete from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 70% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $413K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $109K | 0.6% |
| France | $79K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $61K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $45K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $23K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6810
| 6810.99 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: articles (other than prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering), whether or not… | 53% |
| 6810.19 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: tiles, flagstones and similar, (excluding building blocks and bricks) whether or not reinforced | 43% |
| 6810.11 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced | 3.5% |
| 6810.91 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, whether or not reinforced | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 49% above the world average of $0.43. 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 6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of cement and concrete imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cement and concrete worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement and concrete to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of cement and concrete per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $0.43 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 cement and concrete to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88.0 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2017 at $88.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cement and concrete?
The HS code for cement and concrete is heading 6810. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6810.99 (53% of the value) and 6810.19 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6810 page.
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