Gearbox imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gearbox by Iraq reached $64.7 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $64.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $72.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $63.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $65.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $52.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $44.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $35.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $32.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Iraq imports gearbox from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Germany (20%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+943% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 21% |
| Turkey | $10.1M | 16% |
| United States | $8.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 7.2% |
| India | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and… | 34% |
| 8483.30 | Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings | 25% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts | 15% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks | 13% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints) | 6.9% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks | 5.2% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings, incorporating ball or roller bearings | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.22 per kg, close to the world average of $11.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported gearbox worth $64.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 943% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.58 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 gearbox to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.8 million in 2017 to $64.7 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2023 at $72.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (34% of the value) and 8483.30 (25%). 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 8483 page.
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