Nickel-cadmium batteries imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel-cadmium batteries by Iraq reached $9.0 million in 2024 (881 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.0M | 881 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 658 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 542 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 807 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 290 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 614 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 669 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 188 t |
Where Iraq imports nickel-cadmium batteries from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (41%), China (25%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $3.7M | 41% |
| China | $2.3M | 25% |
| Turkey | $808K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $460K | 5.1% |
| India | $426K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $387K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $372K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $246K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 1.6% |
| United States | $109K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.26 per kg, 60% below the world average of $25.85, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq nickel-cadmium batteries imports (HS 8507.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8507.30: Electric accumulators: nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of nickel-cadmium batteries imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported nickel-cadmium batteries worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 881 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel-cadmium batteries to Iraq?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (25%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel-cadmium batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.26 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $25.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel-cadmium batteries to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2023 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel-cadmium batteries?
The HS code for nickel-cadmium batteries is subheading 8507.30. 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 8507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World nickel-cadmium batteries trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.