Pliers imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pliers by Iraq reached $11.9 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Iraq imports pliers from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 95% |
| Germany | $365K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $119K | 1% |
| India | $37K | 0.3% |
| United States | $29K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.43 per kg, 57% below the world average of $10.42, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq pliers imports (HS 8203.20): 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 8203.20: Tools, hand: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools.
Common questions
What is the value of pliers imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pliers worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply pliers to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $10.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pliers to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pliers?
The HS code for pliers is subheading 8203.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8203 page.
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