Metal shaping machine imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $8.1 million of metal shaping machine in 2024 (596 tonnes). Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% 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 | $8.1M | 596 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 402 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 499 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 900 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 324 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 398 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $243K | 61 t |
Where Iraq imports metal shaping machine from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.5M | 56% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 19% |
| China | $968K | 12% |
| India | $582K | 7.2% |
| United States | $347K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8463
| 8463.10 | Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the… | 81% |
| 8463.30 | Machine-tools: machines for working wire, without removing material | 9.8% |
| 8463.90 | Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, n.e.c. in heading no. 8463 | 8.1% |
| 8463.20 | Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, thread rolling machines | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8463.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.53 per kg, close to the world average of $15.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 8463: Machine-tools; n.e.c. for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets without removing material.
Common questions
What is the value of metal shaping machine imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported metal shaping machine worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 596 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal shaping machine to Iraq?
Germany was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal shaping machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.53 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $15.26 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 shaping machine to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $243 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $9.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for metal shaping machine?
The HS code for metal shaping machine is heading 8463. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8463.10 (81% of the value) and 8463.30 (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 8463 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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