Copper wire imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper wire by Iraq reached $7.5 million in 2024 (808 tonnes). Value fell 90% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $77.1 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 | $7.5M | 809 t |
| 2023 | $77.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 729 t |
Where Iraq imports copper wire from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.0M | 80% |
| Egypt | $707K | 9.4% |
| Kuwait | $483K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $227K | 3% |
| China | $51K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $41K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | 65% |
| 7408.19 | Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less | 20% |
| 7408.29 | Copper: wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys) | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.28 per kg, close to the world average of $9.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire exports from Iraq
Exports of copper wire by Iraq reached $7.1 million in 2024 (723 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.6M | 94% |
| North Macedonia | $463K | 6.5% |
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 7408: Copper wire.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported copper wire worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Egypt (9%) and Kuwait (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.48 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 wire to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $77.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export copper wire?
Yes. Iraq exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey and North Macedonia. That compares with imports of $7.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (65% of the value) and 7408.19 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
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