Generator imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported generator worth $263.2 million (37.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $263.2M | 37.7K t |
| 2023 | $259.1M | 33.6K t |
| 2022 | $246.9M | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $204.4M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $163.8M | 25.5K t |
| 2019 | $193.0M | 23.7K t |
| 2018 | $142.0M | 24.2K t |
| 2017 | $230.3M | 17.2K t |
Where Iraq imports generator from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Turkey (24%), Lebanon (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $87.5M | 33% |
| Turkey | $63.0M | 24% |
| Lebanon | $42.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $28.6M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $16.1M | 6.1% |
| United States | $8.8M | 3.4% |
| India | $6.7M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA | 45% |
| 8502.11 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding… | 20% |
| 8502.12 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA… | 18% |
| 8502.20 | Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines | 10% |
| 8502.39 | Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered | 7.1% |
| 8502.31 | Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines) | 0% |
| 8502.40 | Electric rotary converters | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.98 per kg, 33% below the world average of $10.49, 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.
Generator exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $218 thousand of generator in 2024 (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ukraine accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $154K | 71% |
| Turkey | $64K | 29% |
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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported generator worth $263.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($87.5 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Lebanon (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 475% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.98 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $10.49 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 generator to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $230.3 million in 2017 to $263.2 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export generator?
Yes. Iraq exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine and Turkey. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $263.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (45% of the value) and 8502.11 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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