Stainless seamless line pipe imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported stainless seamless line pipe worth $5.6 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.7 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 | $5.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 613 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 713 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 270 t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 189 t |
Where Iraq imports stainless seamless line pipe from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 75% |
| China | $1.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $136K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $104K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $90K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $25K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $11K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 34% below the world average of $4.68, 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 stainless seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.11): 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 7304.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless line pipe imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported stainless seamless line pipe worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless line pipe to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (18%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $4.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless seamless line pipe to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 416%. The peak was 2019 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless line pipe?
The HS code for stainless seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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