Narrow steel strips imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported narrow steel strips worth $53.1 million (78.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $82.1 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 | $53.1M | 78.2K t |
| 2023 | $51.5M | 67.5K t |
| 2022 | $82.1M | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $54.8M | 64.5K t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 34.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.5K t |
Where Iraq imports narrow steel strips from
Turkey alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $51.2M | 96% |
| China | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0% |
| India | $5K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.19 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13 | 94% |
| 7211.23 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon | 3.4% |
| 7211.14 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, 4.75mm thick or more, excluding those of item no. 7211.13 | 1.5% |
| 7211.13 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width more than 150mm but less than 600mm, 4mm… | 0.4% |
| 7211.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7211, width less than 600mm | 0.3% |
| 7211.29 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.12, 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported narrow steel strips worth $53.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($51.2 million), followed by China (4%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.12 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 narrow steel strips to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $53.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $82.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7211.19 (94% of the value) and 7211.23 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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