Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $66.5 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (115.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $66.5M | 115.3K t |
| 2023 | $67.1M | 94.1K t |
| 2022 | $38.5M | 47.7K t |
| 2021 | $59.6M | 61.3K t |
| 2020 | $38.8M | 74.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 43.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 42.1K t |
Where Iraq imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.0M | 78% |
| Ukraine | $8.3M | 13% |
| Turkey | $6.0M | 9% |
| India | $209K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $12K | 0% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 56% |
| 7209.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209 | 16% |
| 7209.27 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 10% |
| 7209.16 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 7.9% |
| 7209.26 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 7.7% |
| 7209.18 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm | 1.5% |
| 7209.25 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more | 0.2% |
| 7209.15 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.81, 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.
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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $66.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($52.0 million), followed by Ukraine (13%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.81 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 cold-rolled steel sheets to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $66.5 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2023 at $67.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (56% of the value) and 7209.90 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
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