Spectrometers imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spectrometers by Iraq reached $6.1 million in 2024 (94 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $6.1M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 46 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 51 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 51 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 29 t |
Where Iraq imports spectrometers from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), Turkey (12%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 32% |
| Turkey | $765K | 13% |
| China | $643K | 11% |
| United States | $572K | 9.3% |
| Spain | $529K | 8.6% |
| Japan | $400K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $294K | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $210K | 3.4% |
| France | $184K | 3% |
| India | $175K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.15 per kg, 85% below the world average of $431.12, 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 spectrometers imports (HS 9027.30): 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 9027.30: Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR).
Common questions
What is the value of spectrometers imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported spectrometers worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply spectrometers to Iraq?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of spectrometers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $65.15 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $431.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spectrometers to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for spectrometers?
The HS code for spectrometers is subheading 9027.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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