Electric hair styling appliances imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric hair styling appliances by Iraq reached $11.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.6 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 | $11.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 318 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 186 t |
Where Iraq imports electric hair styling appliances from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 97% |
| Brazil | $103K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $90K | 0.8% |
| France | $83K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $78K | 0.7% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.07 per kg, 77% below the world average of $34.41, 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 electric hair styling appliances imports (HS 8516.32): 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 8516.32: Hair-dressing apparatus: electro-thermic, other than hair dryers.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hair styling appliances imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported electric hair styling appliances worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hair styling appliances to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Brazil (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hair styling appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.07 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $34.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hair styling appliances to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hair styling appliances?
The HS code for electric hair styling appliances is subheading 8516.32. 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 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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