Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $104.7 million (171.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.02 billion.
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 | $104.7M | 171.6K t |
| 2023 | $190.1M | 230.1K t |
| 2022 | $918.0M | 1.60M t |
| 2021 | $1.02B | 1.61M t |
| 2020 | $559.4M | 1.27M t |
| 2019 | $293.7M | 714.7K t |
| 2018 | $262.9M | 512.4K t |
| 2017 | $125.7M | 287.9K t |
Where Iraq imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+735% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $87.8M | 84% |
| Turkey | $10.7M | 10% |
| China | $6.1M | 5.8% |
| Bulgaria | $33K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling | 84% |
| 7214.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced… | 12% |
| 7214.99 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section | 3.9% |
| 7214.91 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square)… | 0.6% |
| 7214.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $104.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($87.8 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.67 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 forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.7 million in 2017 to $104.7 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $1.02 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7214.10 (84% of the value) and 7214.20 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
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