Petrol generator sets imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported petrol generator sets worth $26.3 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $49.8 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 | $26.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $49.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Iraq imports petrol generator sets from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.9M | 68% |
| Turkey | $7.9M | 30% |
| Lebanon | $282K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $136K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
| Canada | $9K | 0% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0% |
| Austria | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 60% below the world average of $9.94, 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 petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported petrol generator sets worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by Turkey (30%) and Lebanon (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $9.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $49.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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