Heat treatment machinery imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat treatment machinery by Iraq reached $159.2 million in 2024 (18.1 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $246.7 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 | $159.2M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $246.7M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $141.9M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $104.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $90.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $118.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $109.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $81.6M | 8.3K t |
Where Iraq imports heat treatment machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.7M | 51% |
| India | $15.6M | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $15.3M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 7.7% |
| United States | $4.5M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.50 | Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposes | 37% |
| 8419.89 | Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating… | 19% |
| 8419.90 | Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: parts of equipment for treating materials by a process involving a change of temperature | 13% |
| 8419.40 | Distilling or rectifying plant: not used for domestic purposes | 7.8% |
| 8419.81 | Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food | 6.5% |
| 8419.60 | Machinery: for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes | 6.3% |
| 8419.20 | Sterilizers: for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes | 4.9% |
| 8419.39 | Dryers: for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.80 per kg, 51% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported heat treatment machinery worth $159.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($80.7 million), followed by India (10%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 39 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.80 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $18.05 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 heat treatment machinery to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.6 million in 2017 to $159.2 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $246.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8419.50 (37% of the value) and 8419.89 (19%). 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 8419 page.
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