Specialized machinery imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery by Iraq reached $264.0 million in 2024 (41.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $355.1 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 | $264.0M | 41.4K t |
| 2023 | $245.6M | 34.0K t |
| 2022 | $355.1M | 81.0K t |
| 2021 | $304.3M | 72.0K t |
| 2020 | $244.3M | 72.4K t |
| 2019 | $293.8M | 68.5K t |
| 2018 | $306.2M | 55.2K t |
| 2017 | $226.2M | 49.6K t |
Where Iraq imports specialized machinery from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $136.9M | 52% |
| Turkey | $23.7M | 9% |
| Germany | $22.2M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $17.8M | 6.7% |
| United States | $13.5M | 5.1% |
| Finland | $11.3M | 4.3% |
| India | $6.9M | 2.6% |
| Romania | $5.8M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $4.3M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.60 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers | 34% |
| 8479.89 | Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter | 33% |
| 8479.82 | Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring | 9% |
| 8479.40 | Machines: for making rope or cable | 8.5% |
| 8479.90 | Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions | 7.3% |
| 8479.10 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like | 6.3% |
| 8479.81 | Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders | 0.8% |
| 8479.20 | Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.37 per kg, 66% below the world average of $18.55, 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.
Specialized machinery exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $243 thousand of specialized machinery in 2024 (61 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (49%), South Korea (34%), Slovenia (5%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $119K | 49% |
| South Korea | $82K | 34% |
| Slovenia | $13K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $7K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $7K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 1.7% |
| Ecuador | $2K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported specialized machinery worth $264.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($136.9 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.37 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $18.55 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 specialized machinery to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $226.2 million in 2017 to $264.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $355.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Iraq exported $243 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, South Korea and Slovenia. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $263.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8479.60 (34% of the value) and 8479.89 (33%). 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 8479 page.
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