Metal ornaments imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal ornaments by Iraq reached $11.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more 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 | $11.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 2.9K t |
Where Iraq imports metal ornaments from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 94% |
| Turkey | $498K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $92K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.2% |
| France | $17K | 0.2% |
| United States | $10K | 0.1% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8306
| 8306.29 | Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal other than plated with precious metal | 90% |
| 8306.10 | Bells, gongs and the like: non-electric, of base metal | 6.9% |
| 8306.30 | Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors: of base metal | 2.9% |
| 8306.21 | Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal plated with precious metal | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.89 per kg, 27% below the world average of $9.48, 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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal ornaments imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported metal ornaments worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal ornaments to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal ornaments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.89 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $9.48 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of metal ornaments to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $12.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export metal ornaments?
Yes. Iraq exported $474 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, China and Italy. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal ornaments?
The HS code for metal ornaments is heading 8306. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8306.29 (90% of the value) and 8306.10 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8306 page.
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