Electrical switching apparatus (other) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $35.2 million of electrical switching apparatus (other) in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $47.2 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 | $35.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $30.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $28.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $47.2M | 9.9K t |
Where Iraq imports electrical switching apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Turkey (31%), Italy (5%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 44% |
| Turkey | $10.8M | 31% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $997K | 2.8% |
| United States | $635K | 1.8% |
| Hungary | $519K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $478K | 1.4% |
| India | $386K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.06 per kg, 77% below the world average of $35.57, 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 switching apparatus (other) imports (HS 8536.90): 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 8536.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switching apparatus (other) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $35.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switching apparatus (other) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switching apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.06 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $35.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switching apparatus (other) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.2 million in 2017 to $35.2 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $47.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other) is subheading 8536.90. 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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