Metal buckles imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $6.3 million of metal buckles in 2024 (215 tonnes). Value rose 1297% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $6.3M | 215 t |
| 2023 | $450K | 107 t |
| 2022 | $529K | 209 t |
| 2021 | $310K | 82 t |
| 2020 | $438K | 148 t |
| 2019 | $595K | 163 t |
| 2018 | $614K | 191 t |
| 2017 | $571K | 104 t |
Where Iraq imports metal buckles from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.3M | 85% |
| China | $921K | 15% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.26 per kg, 55% above the world average of $18.84. 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 metal buckles imports (HS 8308.90): 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 8308.90: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, including parts.
Common questions
What is the value of metal buckles imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported metal buckles worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 215 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply metal buckles to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (15%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal buckles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.26 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $18.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal buckles to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $571 thousand in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal buckles?
The HS code for metal buckles is subheading 8308.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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