Manual bending and folding presses imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $8.7 million of manual bending and folding presses in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $8.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 711 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 686 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 808 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 725 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 384 t |
Where Iraq imports manual bending and folding presses from
United States alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.6M | 53% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 27% |
| China | $1.7M | 20% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Georgia | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, 87% above the world average of $3.31. 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq manual bending and folding presses imports (HS 8462.29): 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 8462.29: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of manual bending and folding presses imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported manual bending and folding presses worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual bending and folding presses to Iraq?
The United States was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual bending and folding presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual bending and folding presses to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 323%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual bending and folding presses?
The HS code for manual bending and folding presses is subheading 8462.29. 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 8462 page.
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