Lifting machinery parts imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $154.0 million of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (29.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $225.8 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 | $154.0M | 29.6K t |
| 2023 | $183.1M | 28.4K t |
| 2022 | $225.8M | 31.1K t |
| 2021 | $185.7M | 26.3K t |
| 2020 | $165.8M | 24.3K t |
| 2019 | $224.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2018 | $172.1M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $86.4M | 9.5K t |
Where Iraq imports lifting machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $94.4M | 61% |
| Turkey | $17.2M | 11% |
| United States | $10.9M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $3.8M | 2.5% |
| India | $3.5M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 2% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.43 | Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41 | 53% |
| 8431.49 | Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431 | 21% |
| 8431.31 | Lifts, skip hoists or escalators: parts thereof | 13% |
| 8431.39 | Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators) | 8.8% |
| 8431.41 | Machinery parts: buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430 | 1.8% |
| 8431.10 | Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8425 | 1.6% |
| 8431.20 | Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427 | 1.4% |
| 8431.42 | Machinery parts: bulldozer or angledozer blades | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, 23% below the world average of $6.72, 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.
Lifting machinery parts exports from Iraq
Exports of lifting machinery parts by Iraq reached $306 thousand in 2024 (42 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $259K | 85% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 3.4% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.1% |
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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported lifting machinery parts worth $154.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($94.4 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $6.72 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 lifting machinery parts to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86.4 million in 2017 to $154.0 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $225.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Iraq exported $306 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $153.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8431.43 (52% of the value) and 8431.49 (21%). 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 8431 page.
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