Optical radiation detector imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical radiation detector by Iraq reached $22.9 million in 2024 (182 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $22.9M | 182 t |
| 2023 | $28.5M | 198 t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 278 t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 134 t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 155 t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 84 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 50 t |
Where Iraq imports optical radiation detector from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Germany (25%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 34% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 25% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 6.6% |
| United States | $1.2M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $906K | 4% |
| France | $801K | 3.5% |
| Finland | $687K | 3% |
| Turkey | $450K | 2% |
| Singapore | $372K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $125.59 per kg, 61% below the world average of $323.51, 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 optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported optical radiation detector worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Germany (25%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $125.59 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $323.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical radiation detector to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2023 at $28.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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