Measuring instruments (other) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $6.5 million of measuring instruments (other) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 21 t |
Where Iraq imports measuring instruments (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 97% |
| Turkey | $109K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $34K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.1% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, 39% below the world average of $8.27, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq measuring instruments (other) imports (HS 9017.80): 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 9017.80: Mathematical instruments and equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 9017.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments (other) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported measuring instruments (other) worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments (other) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 948% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $8.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of measuring instruments (other) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments (other)?
The HS code for measuring instruments (other) is subheading 9017.80. 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 9017 page.
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