Self-tapping screw imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-tapping screw by Iraq reached $19.8 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $19.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 3.1K t |
Where Iraq imports self-tapping screw from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.9M | 80% |
| Taiwan | $3.2M | 16% |
| Turkey | $513K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $143K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $49K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $30K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.68, 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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The shipment records behind Iraq self-tapping screw imports (HS 7318.14): 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 7318.14: Iron or steel: threaded self-tapping screws.
Common questions
What is the value of self-tapping screw imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported self-tapping screw worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-tapping screw to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Taiwan (16%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-tapping screw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-tapping screw to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-tapping screw?
The HS code for self-tapping screw is subheading 7318.14. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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