Gas cylinders imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported gas cylinders worth $25.3 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.0 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 | $25.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 21.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $33.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 10.0K t |
Where Iraq imports gas cylinders from
Turkey alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $15.0M | 59% |
| China | $9.2M | 37% |
| Italy | $366K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $160K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $124K | 0.5% |
| India | $100K | 0.4% |
| France | $95K | 0.4% |
| United States | $91K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $73K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $39K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, close to the world average of $3.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gas cylinders exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $314 thousand of gas cylinders in 2024 (90 tonnes). Turkey alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $308K | 98% |
| United States | $4K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported gas cylinders worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by China (36%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.36 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 gas cylinders to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $34.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export gas cylinders?
Yes. Iraq exported $314 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $25.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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