Hand pliers imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $13.5 million of hand pliers in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.3 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 | $13.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Iraq imports hand pliers from
China alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 93% |
| Germany | $424K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $285K | 2.1% |
| United States | $97K | 0.7% |
| India | $46K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $33K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8203
| 8203.20 | Tools, hand: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools | 89% |
| 8203.40 | Tools, hand: pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools | 4.7% |
| 8203.30 | Tools, hand: metal cutting shears and similar tools | 4.3% |
| 8203.10 | Tools, hand: files, rasps and similar tools | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.51 per kg, 58% below the world average of $10.76, 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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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 8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar.
Common questions
What is the value of hand pliers imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported hand pliers worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand pliers to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 965% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $10.76 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 hand pliers to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $18.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for hand pliers?
The HS code for hand pliers is heading 8203. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8203.20 (88% of the value) and 8203.40 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8203 page.
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