Nickel catalysts imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $19.5 million of nickel catalysts in 2024 (731 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 1831% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average.
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 | $19.5M | 731 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 54 t |
| 2022 | $5K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 408 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 717 t |
| 2019 | $443K | 16 t |
| 2018 | $166K | 150 t |
| 2017 | $748K | 77 t |
Where Iraq imports nickel catalysts from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.8M | 65% |
| Denmark | $5.2M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 7.3% |
| United States | $55K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.67 per kg, 54% above the world average of $17.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 catalysts imports (HS 3815.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3815.11: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel catalysts imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported nickel catalysts worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 731 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply nickel catalysts to Iraq?
France was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Denmark (27%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.67 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $17.36 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 catalysts to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $748 thousand in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel catalysts?
The HS code for nickel catalysts is subheading 3815.11. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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