Steam and sand blasting machines imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steam and sand blasting machines by Iraq reached $9.3 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 5% 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 | $9.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 919 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 862 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.0K t |
Where Iraq imports steam and sand blasting machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+547% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 75% |
| Turkey | $767K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $622K | 6.7% |
| United States | $451K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $132K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $126K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $96K | 1% |
| Poland | $28K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $21K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, 55% below the world average of $10.51, 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 steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $10.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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 8424 page.
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