Computer imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported computer worth $143.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 75% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $681.9 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 | $143.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $565.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $544.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $599.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $523.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $308.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $681.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $136.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Iraq imports computer from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75.3M | 53% |
| Hong Kong | $16.9M | 12% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 11% |
| United States | $9.1M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 5.7% |
| France | $6.1M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Norway | $995K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $887K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.50 | Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same… | 41% |
| 8471.30 | Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | 27% |
| 8471.49 | Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41 | 12% |
| 8471.70 | Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units | 8.1% |
| 8471.41 | Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not… | 4% |
| 8471.90 | Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere… | 3.8% |
| 8471.60 | Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing | 3.1% |
| 8471.80 | Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70 | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $81.48 per kg, 66% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported computer worth $626 thousand (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+640% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $378K | 60% |
| United States | $108K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $37K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 4.4% |
| Canada | $19K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $12K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $6K | 1% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.8% |
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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported computer worth $143.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($75.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $81.48 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $236.75 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 computer to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $136.5 million in 2017 to $143.5 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $681.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export computer?
Yes. Iraq exported $626 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the United States and Mozambique. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $142.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8471.50 (41% of the value) and 8471.30 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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