Eyeglasses imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $8.0 million of eyeglasses in 2024 (982 tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.6 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 | $8.0M | 982 t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 912 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 851 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 732 t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 939 t |
Where Iraq imports eyeglasses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 82% |
| Italy | $458K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $337K | 4.2% |
| Hungary | $331K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $91K | 1.1% |
| France | $74K | 0.9% |
| United States | $51K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.90 | Spectacles, goggles and the like: (other than sunglasses) corrective, protective or other | 55% |
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other | 45% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.13 per kg, 87% below the world average of $64.59, 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?
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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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported eyeglasses worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 982 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.13 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $64.59 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 eyeglasses to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $14.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 9004.90 (55% of the value) and 9004.10 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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