Pleasure vessels imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $3.5 million of pleasure vessels in 2024 (146 tonnes). Value rose 185% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.4 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 | $3.5M | 146 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 256 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 388 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 236 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 320 t |
| 2018 | $517K | 103 t |
| 2017 | $275K | 30 t |
Where Iraq imports pleasure vessels from
Bahrain alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $2.8M | 81% |
| France | $194K | 5.6% |
| United States | $144K | 4.2% |
| China | $92K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $79K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 1% |
| Spain | $32K | 0.9% |
| Tunisia | $18K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $14K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8903
| 8903.99 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable | 88% |
| 8903.10 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, inflatable | 12% |
| 8903.92 | Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.72 per kg, 49% below the world average of $46.19, 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8903: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes.
Common questions
What is the value of pleasure vessels imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pleasure vessels worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 185% on 2023.
Which countries supply pleasure vessels to Iraq?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by France (6%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of pleasure vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.72 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $46.19 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 pleasure vessels to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $274 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $4.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for pleasure vessels?
The HS code for pleasure vessels is heading 8903. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8903.99 (88% of the value) and 8903.10 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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