Lasers imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported lasers worth $20.4 million (62 tonnes). That is 79% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.9 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 | $20.4M | 62 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 59 t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 128 t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 155 t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 155 t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 30 t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 26 t |
Where Iraq imports lasers from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.1M | 94% |
| China | $678K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $413K | 2% |
| South Korea | $56K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $38K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| India | $13K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9013
| 9013.80 | Optical devices, appliances and instruments: n.e.c. in heading no. 9013 (including liquid crystal devices) | 93% |
| 9013.20 | Lasers: other than laser diodes | 4.1% |
| 9013.90 | Optical appliances and instruments: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013 | 2.1% |
| 9013.10 | Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances… | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $330.13 per kg, 40% above the world average of $236.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of lasers imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported lasers worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply lasers to Iraq?
The United States was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by China (3%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 699% on the year.
What is the average import price of lasers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $330.13 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $236.30 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 lasers to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $34.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for lasers?
The HS code for lasers is heading 9013. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 9013.80 (93% of the value) and 9013.20 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9013 page.
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