Nickel products imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $3.7 million of nickel products in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 271 t |
| 2020 | $895K | 142 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 384 t |
| 2018 | $798K | 27 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 35 t |
Where Iraq imports nickel products from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), Kuwait (23%), United Kingdom (20%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 31% |
| Kuwait | $872K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $756K | 20% |
| United States | $341K | 9.2% |
| Egypt | $277K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $77K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $43K | 1.2% |
| China | $32K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $28K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7508
| 7508.90 | Nickel: articles thereof n.e.c. in item no. 7508.1 | 100% |
| 7508.10 | Nickel: cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 97% below the world average of $105.18, 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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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 7508: Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel products imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported nickel products worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel products to Iraq?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Kuwait (23%) and the United Kingdom (20%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 97% below the world average of $105.18 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 nickel products to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 241%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for nickel products?
The HS code for nickel products is heading 7508. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7508.90 (100% of the value) and 7508.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7508 page.
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