Prefabricated buildings imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prefabricated buildings by Iraq reached $34.2 million in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $63.0 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 | $34.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $63.0M | 20.4K t |
| 2021 | $61.0M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $42.1M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $55.6M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $55.3M | 10.5K t |
Where Iraq imports prefabricated buildings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.9M | 79% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $675K | 2% |
| Greece | $401K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $339K | 1% |
| India | $292K | 0.9% |
| France | $139K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $123K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 98% |
| 9406.10 | Buildings: prefabricated, of wood | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $262 thousand of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (158 tonnes). Uzbekistan alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $177K | 68% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 24% |
| Italy | $17K | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported prefabricated buildings worth $34.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 533% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.98 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 prefabricated buildings to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.3 million in 2017 to $34.2 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $63.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Iraq exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (98% of the value) and 9406.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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