Spades imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported spades worth $5.7 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
Where Iraq imports spades from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 100% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
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 spades imports (HS 8201.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8201.10: Tools, hand: spades and shovels.
Common questions
What is the value of spades imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported spades worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply spades to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Germany (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of spades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spades to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for spades?
The HS code for spades is subheading 8201.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Iraq trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Iraq
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.