Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel coils by Iraq reached $347.1 million in 2024 (587.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $347.1M | 587.6K t |
| 2023 | $224.4M | 307.1K t |
| 2022 | $242.0M | 297.8K t |
| 2021 | $170.4M | 217.3K t |
| 2020 | $181.4M | 377.3K t |
| 2019 | $109.0M | 218.0K t |
| 2018 | $84.5M | 149.8K t |
| 2017 | $84.4M | 171.2K t |
Where Iraq imports hot-rolled steel coils from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $247.1M | 71% |
| Turkey | $92.3M | 27% |
| Ukraine | $6.2M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $620K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $524K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $252K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $54K | 0% |
| Germany | $16K | 0% |
| India | $14K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm | 47% |
| 7208.52 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or… | 19% |
| 7208.51 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm | 8.5% |
| 7208.53 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more… | 7.2% |
| 7208.54 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of less than… | 6.5% |
| 7208.36 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 10mm | 6.3% |
| 7208.40 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief | 2.8% |
| 7208.27 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less… | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $347.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 587.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($247.1 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and Ukraine (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.69 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 hot-rolled steel coils to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.4 million in 2017 to $347.1 million in 2024, an increase of 311%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (47% of the value) and 7208.52 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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