Hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves by Iraq reached $5.1 million in 2024 (257 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.7 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 | $5.1M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 151 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 166 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 105 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 340 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 224 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 335 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 84 t |
Where Iraq imports hydraulic and pneumatic valves from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), Italy (26%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 31% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 26% |
| Turkey | $699K | 14% |
| China | $455K | 8.9% |
| United States | $370K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $207K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $182K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $70K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $35K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.92 per kg, 58% below the world average of $47.70, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports (HS 8481.20): 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 8481.20: Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic and pneumatic valves imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Iraq?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (26%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic and pneumatic valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.92 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $47.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves?
The HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves is subheading 8481.20. 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 8481 page.
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