Gasket imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gasket by Iraq reached $25.9 million in 2024 (665 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $41.3 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 | $25.9M | 665 t |
| 2023 | $41.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $38.6M | 906 t |
| 2020 | $22.7M | 991 t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 759 t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 566 t |
Where Iraq imports gasket from
Most of the value came from United States (30%), Germany (17%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.6M | 30% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 17% |
| China | $3.5M | 13% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $928K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $844K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $704K | 2.7% |
| France | $573K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $519K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.10 | Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal | 50% |
| 8484.20 | Seals: mechanical | 29% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints: dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.91 per kg, 20% below the world average of $48.77, 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported gasket worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 665 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Iraq?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.91 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $48.77 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 gasket to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2023 at $41.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8484.10 (50% of the value) and 8484.20 (29%). 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 8484 page.
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