Large diameter steel pipes imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large diameter steel pipes by Iraq reached $156.0 million in 2024 (125.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $156.0M | 125.5K t |
| 2023 | $150.1M | 87.1K t |
| 2022 | $44.7M | 33.0K t |
| 2021 | $98.8M | 66.0K t |
| 2020 | $53.6M | 38.6K t |
| 2019 | $106.3M | 86.0K t |
| 2018 | $72.2M | 54.0K t |
| 2017 | $50.3M | 39.8K t |
Where Iraq imports large diameter steel pipes from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Turkey (28%), India (26%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+643% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.1M | 28% |
| Turkey | $43.7M | 28% |
| India | $40.3M | 26% |
| Greece | $11.6M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $10.7M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $81K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7305
| 7305.11 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having… | 64% |
| 7305.39 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), welded (not… | 23% |
| 7305.12 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally welded (not submerged arc… | 7.9% |
| 7305.31 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), longitudinally welded… | 2.5% |
| 7305.20 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (not seamless), having circular cross-sections, external… | 2.4% |
| 7305.19 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), (not longitudinally welded), having circular… | 0.6% |
| 7305.90 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes n.e.c. in heading no. 7305, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.73, 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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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 7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter steel pipes imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported large diameter steel pipes worth $156.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply large diameter steel pipes to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($44.1 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and India (26%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 643% on the year.
What is the average import price of large diameter steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.73 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 large diameter steel pipes to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.3 million in 2017 to $156.0 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for large diameter steel pipes?
The HS code for large diameter steel pipes is heading 7305. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7305.11 (64% of the value) and 7305.39 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
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