High voltage cable imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage cable by Iraq reached $147.1 million in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $270.1 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 | $147.1M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $257.7M | 31.0K t |
| 2022 | $270.1M | 49.2K t |
| 2021 | $237.6M | 44.2K t |
| 2020 | $101.0M | 21.7K t |
| 2019 | $116.2M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $84.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $70.3M | 11.4K t |
Where Iraq imports high voltage cable from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (26%), Saudi Arabia (22%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $38.1M | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31.7M | 22% |
| China | $27.7M | 19% |
| Egypt | $22.4M | 15% |
| United States | $11.7M | 7.9% |
| India | $10.3M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $500K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $140K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.25 per kg, close to the world average of $7.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8544.60: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage cable imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported high voltage cable worth $147.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage cable to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($38.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (22%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.25 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $7.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high voltage cable to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.3 million in 2017 to $147.1 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2022 at $270.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $160.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage cable?
The HS code for high voltage cable is subheading 8544.60. 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 8544 page.
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