Non-asbestos brake linings imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported non-asbestos brake linings worth $3.6 million (887 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.7 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 | $3.6M | 887 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 911 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 869 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 614 t |
Where Iraq imports non-asbestos brake linings from
Japan alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.61, 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 non-asbestos brake linings imports (HS 6813.81): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6813.81: Brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos).
Common questions
What is the value of non-asbestos brake linings imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported non-asbestos brake linings worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 887 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-asbestos brake linings to Iraq?
Japan was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (22%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-asbestos brake linings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-asbestos brake linings to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-asbestos brake linings?
The HS code for non-asbestos brake linings is subheading 6813.81. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6813 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Iraq. Tell us your product to see it live.
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