Metal casting machines imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal casting machines by Iraq reached $7.1 million in 2024 (281 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 1700% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% 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 | $7.1M | 281 t |
| 2023 | $396K | 147 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 750 t |
| 2021 | $726K | 249 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 517 t |
| 2019 | $849K | 92 t |
| 2018 | $372K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $88K | 8 t |
Where Iraq imports metal casting machines from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.0M | 83% |
| Turkey | $755K | 11% |
| China | $346K | 4.9% |
| India | $81K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.38 per kg, 219% above the world average of $7.95. 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 casting machines imports (HS 8454.30): 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 8454.30: Casting machines: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machines imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported metal casting machines worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 281 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply metal casting machines to Iraq?
Italy was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.38 per kg in 2024, 219% above the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal casting machines to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machines?
The HS code for metal casting machines is subheading 8454.30. 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 8454 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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