Other hot-rolled steel imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported other hot-rolled steel worth $2.9 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.4 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 | $2.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $723K | 928 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $891K | 1.3K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.01, 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 other hot-rolled steel imports (HS 7208.90): 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 7208.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208.
Common questions
What is the value of other hot-rolled steel imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported other hot-rolled steel worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply other hot-rolled steel to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Lebanon (9%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of other hot-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other hot-rolled steel to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $891 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other hot-rolled steel?
The HS code for other hot-rolled steel is subheading 7208.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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