Metal melting furnaces imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported metal melting furnaces worth $7.7 million (660 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 1004% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% 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 | $7.7M | 661 t |
| 2023 | $700K | 194 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 405 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 300 t |
| 2020 | $605K | 170 t |
| 2019 | $673K | 413 t |
| 2018 | $213K | 53 t |
| 2017 | $219K | 28 t |
Where Iraq imports metal melting furnaces from
Italy alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.7M | 86% |
| India | $758K | 9.8% |
| China | $225K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $70K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.69 per kg, 25% above the world average of $9.34. 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 melting furnaces imports (HS 8417.10): 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 8417.10: Furnaces and ovens: non-electric, for the roasting, melting or other heat-treatment of ores, pyrites or of metals, for industrial or laboratory use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal melting furnaces imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported metal melting furnaces worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 660 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply metal melting furnaces to Iraq?
Italy was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by India (10%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal melting furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.69 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $9.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal melting furnaces to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $219 thousand in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal melting furnaces?
The HS code for metal melting furnaces is subheading 8417.10. 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 8417 page.
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