Microphones imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported microphones worth $2.1 million (111 tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 million.
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 | $2.1M | 111 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 111 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 108 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 54 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $759K | 6 t |
Where Iraq imports microphones from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 61% |
| Netherlands | $361K | 17% |
| Belgium | $207K | 9.7% |
| Taiwan | $59K | 2.8% |
| United States | $51K | 2.4% |
| India | $46K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $34K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.26 per kg, 72% below the world average of $68.63, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq microphones imports (HS 8518.10): 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 8518.10: Microphones and stands therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of microphones imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported microphones worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphones to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.26 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $68.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of microphones to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $759 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphones?
The HS code for microphones is subheading 8518.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8518 page.
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