Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $29.5 million (43.5 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $49.7 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 | $29.5M | 43.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.3M | 50.9K t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 40.1K t |
| 2020 | $49.7M | 74.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 33.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 49.1K t |
Where Iraq imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $17.1M | 58% |
| China | $12.2M | 42% |
| Belgium | $145K | 0.5% |
| India | $10K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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 hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by China (41%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2020 at $49.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. 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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