Solid-state storage devices imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $4.2 million of solid-state storage devices in 2024 (23 tonnes). Value fell 82% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $53.5 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 | $4.2M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 114 t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 71 t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 68 t |
| 2020 | $39.5M | 77 t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 55 t |
| 2018 | $53.5M | 248 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 8 t |
Where Iraq imports solid-state storage devices from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), Taiwan (19%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 27% |
| Taiwan | $795K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $571K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $356K | 8.4% |
| Germany | $346K | 8.2% |
| China | $329K | 7.8% |
| Canada | $233K | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $183K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $44K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $187.33 per kg, 81% below the world average of $1,006.21, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq solid-state storage devices imports (HS 8523.51): 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 8523.51: Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of solid-state storage devices imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported solid-state storage devices worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply solid-state storage devices to Iraq?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Taiwan (19%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of solid-state storage devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $187.33 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $1,006.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solid-state storage devices to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2018 at $53.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for solid-state storage devices?
The HS code for solid-state storage devices is subheading 8523.51. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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