Electromagnets and holding devices imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electromagnets and holding devices by Iraq reached $2.6 million in 2024 (470 tonnes). Value rose 201% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $2.6M | 470 t |
| 2023 | $847K | 76 t |
| 2022 | $802K | 56 t |
| 2021 | $718K | 43 t |
| 2020 | $469K | 46 t |
| 2019 | $834K | 54 t |
| 2018 | $415K | 41 t |
| 2017 | $242K | 14 t |
Where Iraq imports electromagnets and holding devices from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 75% |
| India | $216K | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $61K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $45K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $19K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $11K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $9K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.43 per kg, 73% below the world average of $20.03, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq electromagnets and holding devices imports (HS 8505.90): 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 8505.90: Magnets: electro-magnets, holding devices and parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8505.
Common questions
What is the value of electromagnets and holding devices imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported electromagnets and holding devices worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 470 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 201% on 2023.
Which countries supply electromagnets and holding devices to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (8%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average import price of electromagnets and holding devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.43 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $20.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electromagnets and holding devices to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $242 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 954%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $860 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for electromagnets and holding devices?
The HS code for electromagnets and holding devices is subheading 8505.90. 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 8505 page.
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