Precious metal jewelry imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported precious metal jewelry worth $1.00 billion (32 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.01 billion.
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 | $1.00B | 32 t |
| 2023 | $2.67B | 68 t |
| 2022 | $3.01B | 78 t |
| 2021 | $2.21B | 60 t |
| 2020 | $1.44B | 66 t |
| 2019 | $2.51B | 87 t |
| 2018 | $2.28B | 80 t |
| 2017 | $964.0M | 33 t |
Where Iraq imports precious metal jewelry from
Turkey alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $995.9M | 99% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $976K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $404K | 0% |
| China | $209K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $147K | 0% |
| Sweden | $58K | 0% |
| United States | $58K | 0% |
| Spain | $25K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7113
| 7113.19 | Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 99% |
| 7113.11 | Jewellery: of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, and parts thereof | 1.4% |
| 7113.20 | Jewellery: of base metal clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7113.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31,747.02 per kg, 206% above the world average of $10,377.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal jewelry imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported precious metal jewelry worth $1.00 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal jewelry to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($995.9 million), followed by Italy (0%) and Switzerland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31,747.02 per kg in 2024, 206% above the world average of $10,377.38 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 precious metal jewelry to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $964.0 million in 2017 to $1.00 billion in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $3.01 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for precious metal jewelry?
The HS code for precious metal jewelry is heading 7113. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7113.19 (99% of the value) and 7113.11 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7113 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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