Ferro-alloys imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ferro-alloys by Iraq reached $23.7 million in 2024 (25.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 80% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $23.7M | 25.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.6M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 9.6K t |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.30 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese | 92% |
| 7202.11 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon | 3.8% |
| 7202.19 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon | 1.8% |
| 7202.21 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon | 1.8% |
| 7202.99 | Ferro-alloys: n.e.c. in heading no. 7202 | 0.2% |
| 7202.41 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon | 0.2% |
| 7202.49 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon | 0.1% |
| 7202.29 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 44% below the world average of $1.66, 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported ferro-alloys worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($21.0 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $1.66 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 ferro-alloys to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2021 at $27.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7202.30 (92% of the value) and 7202.11 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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