Electrical insulators imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $25.7 million of electrical insulators in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $25.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
Where Iraq imports electrical insulators from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.2M | 91% |
| Turkey | $626K | 2.4% |
| India | $431K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $405K | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $257K | 1% |
| United States | $233K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $205K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $109K | 0.4% |
| France | $42K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $41K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.20 | Electrical insulators: of ceramics | 55% |
| 8546.10 | Electrical insulators: of glass | 37% |
| 8546.90 | Electrical insulators: other than of glass and ceramics | 8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 68% below the world average of $5.96, 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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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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported electrical insulators worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $5.96 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 electrical insulators to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 335%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8546.20 (55% of the value) and 8546.10 (37%). 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 8546 page.
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