Electric water heaters imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $6.9 million of electric water heaters in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.9 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 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 5.7K t |
Where Iraq imports electric water heaters from
Most of the value came from Egypt (28%), Italy (22%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+868% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.9M | 28% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 22% |
| China | $934K | 14% |
| Turkey | $681K | 9.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $510K | 7.4% |
| United States | $382K | 5.5% |
| Kuwait | $307K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $202K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $148K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $145K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.80 per kg, close to the world average of $7.63.
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 water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported electric water heaters worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to Iraq?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (22%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 868% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.80 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric water heaters to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2019 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. 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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