Safes imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safes by Iraq reached $8.9 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.0 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 | $8.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Iraq imports safes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 66% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $434K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $254K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $198K | 2.2% |
| Ukraine | $153K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $74K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $42K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.38, 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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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 8303: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of safes imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported safes worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply safes to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 714% on the year.
What is the average import price of safes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.38 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 safes to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2020 at $12.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for safes?
The HS code for safes is heading 8303. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8303.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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