Gas liquefaction equipment imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $10.1 million of gas liquefaction equipment in 2024 (460 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, 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 | $10.1M | 460 t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 442 t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 748 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 791 t |
| 2018 | $815K | 121 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 106 t |
Where Iraq imports gas liquefaction equipment from
Most of the value came from India (44%), Italy (38%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.4M | 44% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 38% |
| China | $1.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.88 per kg, close to the world average of $18.34.
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 gas liquefaction equipment imports (HS 8419.60): 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 8419.60: Machinery: for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of gas liquefaction equipment imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported gas liquefaction equipment worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 460 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas liquefaction equipment to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Italy (38%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas liquefaction equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.88 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $18.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas liquefaction equipment to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 655%. The peak was 2021 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas liquefaction equipment?
The HS code for gas liquefaction equipment is subheading 8419.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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