Copper sheet imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper sheet by Iraq reached $3.0 million in 2024 (256 tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.7 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 | $3.0M | 256 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 165 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 271 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 553 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 269 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 707 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 693 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 216 t |
Where Iraq imports copper sheet from
India alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 69% |
| China | $444K | 15% |
| Turkey | $303K | 9.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $70K | 2.3% |
| United States | $58K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $49K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7409
| 7409.11 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coils | 76% |
| 7409.19 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils | 18% |
| 7409.90 | Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-tin base alloys… | 4.4% |
| 7409.29 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils | 1% |
| 7409.21 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coils | 0.7% |
| 7409.39 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.93 per kg, close to the world average of $11.00.
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 7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper sheet imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported copper sheet worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 256 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper sheet to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (15%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.93 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $11.00 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 copper sheet to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2021 at $5.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for copper sheet?
The HS code for copper sheet is heading 7409. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7409.11 (76% of the value) and 7409.19 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
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