Portable air compressors imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported portable air compressors worth $3.1 million (486 tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $3.1M | 486 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 546 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 397 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 440 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 551 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 527 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 443 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 583 t |
Where Iraq imports portable air compressors from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), India (16%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+966% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 38% |
| India | $496K | 16% |
| Germany | $369K | 12% |
| Turkey | $319K | 10% |
| Italy | $242K | 7.8% |
| Japan | $168K | 5.4% |
| Kuwait | $111K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $48K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $24K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.44 per kg, 35% below the world average of $9.90, 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 portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported portable air compressors worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 486 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (16%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 966% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.44 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $9.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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