Electric heater imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $262.5 million of electric heater in 2024 (51.7 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $381.4 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 | $262.5M | 51.7K t |
| 2023 | $381.4M | 59.6K t |
| 2022 | $353.0M | 50.9K t |
| 2021 | $263.4M | 46.2K t |
| 2020 | $337.5M | 64.7K t |
| 2019 | $230.6M | 34.7K t |
| 2018 | $131.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2017 | $157.6M | 22.8K t |
Where Iraq imports electric heater from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $211.2M | 80% |
| Turkey | $31.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $840K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $807K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $615K | 0.2% |
| United States | $575K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves) | 31% |
| 8516.79 | Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes | 19% |
| 8516.29 | Heating apparatus: electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators) | 11% |
| 8516.71 | Electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes | 8.9% |
| 8516.40 | Smoothing irons: electric | 5.9% |
| 8516.80 | Resistors: electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545 | 5.2% |
| 8516.31 | Hair-dressing apparatus: electro-thermic hair dryers | 4.6% |
| 8516.32 | Hair-dressing apparatus: electro-thermic, other than hair dryers | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, 50% below the world average of $10.19, 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.
Electric heater exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported electric heater worth $375 thousand (61 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $333K | 89% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported electric heater worth $262.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($211.2 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $10.19 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 electric heater to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $157.6 million in 2017 to $262.5 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $381.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export electric heater?
Yes. Iraq exported $375 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Kuwait and the Netherlands. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $262.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (31% of the value) and 8516.79 (19%). 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.
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