Diesel generator sets medium imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $47.7 million of diesel generator sets medium in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $47.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $46.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $33.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 3.0K t |
Where Iraq imports diesel generator sets medium from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Lebanon (33%), Turkey (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.6M | 37% |
| Lebanon | $15.8M | 33% |
| Turkey | $10.1M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 5.8% |
| India | $587K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $326K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $171K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $142K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $128K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $24K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.04 per kg, 24% below the world average of $7.96, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq diesel generator sets medium imports (HS 8502.12): 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 8502.12: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets medium imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported diesel generator sets medium worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets medium to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by Lebanon (33%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.04 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $7.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel generator sets medium to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets medium?
The HS code for diesel generator sets medium is subheading 8502.12. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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