Radar imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $8.8 million of radar in 2024 (255 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $102.3 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 | $8.8M | 255 t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 347 t |
| 2022 | $102.3M | 220 t |
| 2021 | $33.7M | 122 t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 81 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 29 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 15 t |
Where Iraq imports radar from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 80% |
| Canada | $346K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $211K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $206K | 2.4% |
| United States | $201K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $163K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $146K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $90K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $79K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $60K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8526
| 8526.91 | Radio navigational aid apparatus | 85% |
| 8526.92 | Radio remote control apparatus | 9.4% |
| 8526.10 | Radar apparatus | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8526.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.41 per kg, 75% below the world average of $139.13, 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.
Radar exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported radar worth $209 thousand (0 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hungary accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $122K | 58% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 40% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $0K | 0.1% |
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 8526: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported radar worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 255 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Canada (4%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.41 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $139.13 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 radar to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $102.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export radar?
Yes. Iraq exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, the Netherlands and Mozambique. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar?
The HS code for radar is heading 8526. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8526.91 (84% of the value) and 8526.92 (9%). 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 8526 page.
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