Sound amplifier sets imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported sound amplifier sets worth $2.3 million (82 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.7 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 | $2.3M | 82 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 480 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 541 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 798 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 988 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 583 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 150 t |
Where Iraq imports sound amplifier sets from
Italy alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 51% |
| China | $816K | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 4.6% |
| India | $98K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $40K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $16K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $13K | 0.6% |
| Slovakia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.73 per kg, close to the world average of $31.26.
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 sound amplifier sets imports (HS 8518.50): 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 8518.50: Amplifier sets: electric sound.
Common questions
What is the value of sound amplifier sets imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported sound amplifier sets worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply sound amplifier sets to Iraq?
Italy was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (36%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of sound amplifier sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.73 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $31.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sound amplifier sets to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2020 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sound amplifier sets?
The HS code for sound amplifier sets is subheading 8518.50. 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 8518 page.
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