Name plates imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $3.4 million of name plates in 2024 (264 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.3 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 | $3.4M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 251 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 817 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 176 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 412 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 672 t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Iraq imports name plates from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Germany (38%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 39% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 38% |
| Turkey | $315K | 9.4% |
| Serbia | $308K | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $35K | 1% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.69 per kg, 31% below the world average of $18.29, 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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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 8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of name plates imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported name plates worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply name plates to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (38%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of name plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.69 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $18.29 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 name plates to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $10.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for name plates?
The HS code for name plates is heading 8310. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8310.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8310 page.
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