Electrical switches imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported electrical switches worth $56.6 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. 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 | $56.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $50.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $52.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $54.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $68.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $66.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $52.4M | 6.4K t |
Where Iraq imports electrical switches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.7M | 68% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 7.5% |
| India | $2.6M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $812K | 1.4% |
| United States | $466K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $314K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $192K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.41 per kg, 84% below the world average of $51.50, 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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The shipment records behind Iraq electrical switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported electrical switches worth $56.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($38.7 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.41 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $51.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switches to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.4 million in 2017 to $56.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $68.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. 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 8536 page.
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