High capacity AC alternators imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $9.6 million of high capacity ac alternators in 2024 (961 tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $38.3 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 | $9.6M | 961 t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 643 t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $38.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 682 t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Iraq imports high capacity ac alternators from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+742% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.0M | 83% |
| China | $870K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $254K | 2.6% |
| India | $212K | 2.2% |
| France | $147K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $69K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $63K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.01 per kg, close to the world average of $10.46.
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 high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported high capacity ac alternators worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 961 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to Iraq?
The United States was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (9%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 742% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $38.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. 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 8501 page.
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