Rope and cable making machines imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported rope and cable making machines worth $22.5 million (984 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 1774% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% a year on average.
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 | $22.5M | 984 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 190 t |
| 2022 | $513K | 130 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $318K | 58 t |
| 2019 | $684K | 112 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 85 t |
| 2017 | $537K | 52 t |
Where Iraq imports rope and cable making machines from
The largest suppliers were Finland (50%), Poland (23%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $11.2M | 50% |
| Poland | $5.2M | 23% |
| France | $1.8M | 8% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6.5% |
| China | $960K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $914K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $565K | 2.5% |
| India | $389K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.82 per kg, 26% above the world average of $18.16. 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq rope and cable making machines imports (HS 8479.40): 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 8479.40: Machines: for making rope or cable.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cable making machines imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported rope and cable making machines worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 984 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 154 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply rope and cable making machines to Iraq?
Finland was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Poland (23%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cable making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.82 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $18.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rope and cable making machines to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $537 thousand in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cable making machines?
The HS code for rope and cable making machines is subheading 8479.40. 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 8479 page.
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