Crane imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $31.9 million of crane in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $93.6 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 | $31.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $93.6M | 39.8K t |
| 2022 | $91.9M | 40.7K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $56.4M | 18.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 3.5K t |
Where Iraq imports crane from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.0M | 50% |
| Turkey | $4.9M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 7% |
| India | $1.6M | 5% |
| United States | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $784K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $744K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $590K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.11 | Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support | 24% |
| 8426.20 | Cranes: tower cranes | 23% |
| 8426.49 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 14% |
| 8426.19 | Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes | 13% |
| 8426.41 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 11% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks: for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 6.3% |
| 8426.91 | Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles | 6% |
| 8426.30 | Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, 55% below the world average of $6.26, 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.
Crane exports from Iraq
Exports of crane by Iraq reached $586 thousand in 2024 (252 tonnes). Romania alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $586K | 100% |
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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported crane worth $31.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $6.26 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 crane to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $31.9 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $93.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export crane?
Yes. Iraq exported $586 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $31.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8426.11 (24% of the value) and 8426.20 (23%). 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 8426 page.
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