Insulating fittings imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported insulating fittings worth $10.8 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 89% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.6 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 | $10.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 819 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 881 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 586 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 599 t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Iraq imports insulating fittings from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 69% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $258K | 2.4% |
| United States | $119K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $71K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $29K | 0.3% |
| India | $19K | 0.2% |
| France | $18K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8547
| 8547.10 | Insulating fittings: of ceramics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no.… | 45% |
| 8547.90 | Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546 | 41% |
| 8547.20 | Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no.… | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8547.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.58 per kg, 44% below the world average of $18.88, 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?
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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 8547: Insulating fittings; for electrical machines, appliances, equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546, electrical conduit tubing and joints therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported insulating fittings worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.58 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $18.88 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 insulating fittings to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2019 at $21.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings?
The HS code for insulating fittings is heading 8547. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8547.10 (45% of the value) and 8547.90 (41%). 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 8547 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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