Motorcycles imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $99.9 million of motorcycles in 2024 (27.2 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $197.2 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 | $99.9M | 27.2K t |
| 2023 | $82.0M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $79.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $60.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $197.2M | 54.1K t |
| 2019 | $116.1M | 29.5K t |
| 2018 | $115.3M | 26.2K t |
| 2017 | $115.2M | 9.2K t |
Where Iraq imports motorcycles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $94.0M | 94% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| United States | $132K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $64K | 0.1% |
| Armenia | $56K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $54K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $40K | 0% |
| Germany | $28K | 0% |
| Italy | $22K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8711
| 8711.20 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity… | 50% |
| 8711.60 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars: side-cars | 48% |
| 8711.50 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity… | 1.2% |
| 8711.30 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity… | 0.8% |
| 8711.10 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine not exceeding 50cc… | 0.6% |
| 8711.90 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars | 0.2% |
| 8711.40 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of cylinder capacity… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 75% below the world average of $14.85, 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?
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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 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycles imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported motorcycles worth $99.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycles to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($94.0 million), followed by Japan (3%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $14.85 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 motorcycles to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $115.2 million in 2017 to $99.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $197.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for motorcycles?
The HS code for motorcycles is heading 8711. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8711.20 (50% of the value) and 8711.60 (48%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8711 page.
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