Small arms ammunition imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small arms ammunition by Iraq reached $9.6 million in 2024 (304 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $42.5 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 | $9.6M | 304 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 288 t |
| 2022 | $165K | 5 t |
| 2021 | $653K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $37.1M | 483 t |
| 2018 | $29.5M | 253 t |
| 2017 | $42.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Iraq imports small arms ammunition from
Bosnia Herzegovina alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $9.4M | 97% |
| Turkey | $200K | 2.1% |
| United States | $85K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.70 per kg, close to the world average of $28.59.
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 small arms ammunition imports (HS 9306.30): 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 9306.30: Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306.
Common questions
What is the value of small arms ammunition imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported small arms ammunition worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 304 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply small arms ammunition to Iraq?
Bosnia Herzegovina was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of small arms ammunition per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.70 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $28.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of small arms ammunition to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.5 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2017 at $42.5 million. Over 7 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for small arms ammunition?
The HS code for small arms ammunition is subheading 9306.30. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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