Specialized machinery (other types) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $86.8 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $148.6 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 | $86.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $117.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $103.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $90.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $81.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $148.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $113.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 2.6K t |
Where Iraq imports specialized machinery (other types) from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Germany (11%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.6M | 40% |
| Germany | $9.7M | 11% |
| United States | $9.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $8.3M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 6.4% |
| Romania | $4.8M | 5.6% |
| India | $4.4M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.17 per kg, 24% below the world average of $17.28, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq specialized machinery (other types) imports (HS 8479.89): 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery (other types) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $86.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery (other types) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($34.6 million), followed by Germany (11%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.17 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $17.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized machinery (other types) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $86.8 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2019 at $148.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $97.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89. 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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