Electric motor imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by Iraq reached $133.7 million in 2024 (28.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $133.7M | 28.8K t |
| 2023 | $133.3M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $121.7M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $117.6M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $106.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $135.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $84.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $115.7M | 12.5K t |
Where Iraq imports electric motor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.3M | 52% |
| India | $18.0M | 14% |
| United States | $9.9M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $8.9M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 3.1% |
| France | $2.9M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.52 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | 21% |
| 8501.40 | Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase | 20% |
| 8501.53 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW | 15% |
| 8501.62 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA | 8.2% |
| 8501.64 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA | 7.2% |
| 8501.63 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 375kVA but not exceeding 750kVA | 5.8% |
| 8501.61 | Generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output not exceeding 75kVA | 5.8% |
| 8501.10 | Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5W | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, 65% below the world average of $13.41, 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.
Electric motor exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported electric motor worth $326 thousand (66 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hungary accounted for 59% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $193K | 59% |
| Netherlands | $112K | 34% |
| Turkey | $14K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported electric motor worth $133.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($69.3 million), followed by India (13%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $13.41 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 motor to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $115.7 million in 2017 to $133.7 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $135.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export electric motor?
Yes. Iraq exported $326 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, the Netherlands and Turkey. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $133.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8501.52 (21% of the value) and 8501.40 (20%). 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 8501 page.
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