Safety and relief valves imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported safety and relief valves worth $9.1 million (209 tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $32.3 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 | $9.1M | 209 t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 432 t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 396 t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 681 t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 324 t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 665 t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 358 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 179 t |
Where Iraq imports safety and relief valves from
Most of the value came from Turkey (20%), Germany (15%), China (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 20% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 15% |
| China | $1.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 14% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 13% |
| United States | $708K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $329K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $308K | 3.4% |
| India | $143K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $140K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.57 per kg, close to the world average of $42.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Safety and relief valves exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported safety and relief valves worth $456 thousand (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $449K | 99% |
| Germany | $7K | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported safety and relief valves worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 209 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (15%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $42.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Iraq also export safety and relief valves?
Yes. Iraq exported $456 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and the Philippines. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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 8481 page.
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