Forged steel bar imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported forged steel bar worth $87.4 million (145.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 263% 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 | $87.4M | 145.6K t |
| 2023 | $78.3M | 59.8K t |
| 2022 | $149K | 225 t |
| 2021 | $19K | 15 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $51K | 26 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $11K | 16 t |
Where Iraq imports forged steel bar from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $87.3M | 100% |
| China | $42K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
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 forged steel bar imports (HS 7214.10): 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 7214.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel bar imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported forged steel bar worth $87.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 200 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel bar to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($87.3 million), followed by China (0%) and Kuwait (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged steel bar to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11 thousand in 2017 to $87.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel bar?
The HS code for forged steel bar is subheading 7214.10. 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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