Power capacitors imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported power capacitors worth $5.9 million (561 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 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 | $5.9M | 561 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 628 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 458 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 333 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 251 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 164 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 149 t |
Where Iraq imports power capacitors from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (28%), China (24%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+648% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 28% |
| China | $1.4M | 24% |
| India | $767K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $637K | 11% |
| Germany | $493K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $277K | 4.7% |
| United States | $247K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $195K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $146K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $65K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.59 per kg, 47% below the world average of $20.14, 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 power capacitors imports (HS 8532.10): 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 8532.10: Electrical capacitors: fixed, designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors).
Common questions
What is the value of power capacitors imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported power capacitors worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 561 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply power capacitors to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (24%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 648% on the year.
What is the average import price of power capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.59 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $20.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of power capacitors to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 275%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for power capacitors?
The HS code for power capacitors is subheading 8532.10. 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 8532 page.
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