Desk cutlery imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported desk cutlery worth $4.9 million (967 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.9M | 967 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 892 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 513 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 538 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 966 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 799 t |
Where Iraq imports desk cutlery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 97% |
| India | $93K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, 30% below the world average of $7.24, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq desk cutlery imports (HS 8214.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8214.10: Cutlery: paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of desk cutlery imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported desk cutlery worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 967 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply desk cutlery to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of desk cutlery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $7.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of desk cutlery to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for desk cutlery?
The HS code for desk cutlery is subheading 8214.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8214 page.
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