Grinding balls imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $3.9 million of grinding balls in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 136% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $3.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 1.0K t |
Where Iraq imports grinding balls from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 51% |
| Turkey | $919K | 23% |
| Thailand | $863K | 22% |
| Tunisia | $154K | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
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 grinding balls imports (HS 7325.91): 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 7325.91: Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding balls imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported grinding balls worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 136% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding balls to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Thailand (22%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding balls to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding balls?
The HS code for grinding balls is subheading 7325.91. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7325 page.
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