Glass insulators imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass insulators by Iraq reached $9.4 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 164 countries. That is 109% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $9.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 742 t |
| 2018 | $920K | 297 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 564 t |
Where Iraq imports glass insulators from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 97% |
| Austria | $205K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $58K | 0.6% |
| Ukraine | $41K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.90, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq glass insulators imports (HS 8546.10): 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 8546.10: Electrical insulators: of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass insulators imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported glass insulators worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 164 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass insulators to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Austria (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass insulators to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 527%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass insulators?
The HS code for glass insulators is subheading 8546.10. 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 8546 page.
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