Semiconductor machinery imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductor machinery by Iraq reached $3.8 million in 2024 (244 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% 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 | $3.8M | 244 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 249 t |
| 2022 | $831K | 71 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $833K | 170 t |
| 2019 | $832K | 18 t |
| 2018 | $663K | 52 t |
| 2017 | $53K | 11 t |
Where Iraq imports semiconductor machinery from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.4M | 91% |
| China | $343K | 9.1% |
| United States | $13K | 0.4% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8486
| 8486.40 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or… | 98% |
| 8486.90 | Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessories | 2.1% |
| 8486.20 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8486.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.41 per kg, 94% below the world average of $245.60, 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 8486: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines & apparatus specified in note 11 (C) to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor machinery imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported semiconductor machinery worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 196 countries worldwide. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor machinery to Iraq?
Italy was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (9%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.41 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $245.60 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 semiconductor machinery to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for semiconductor machinery?
The HS code for semiconductor machinery is heading 8486. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8486.40 (98% of the value) and 8486.90 (2%). 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 8486 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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