Steel chain imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $10.1 million of steel chain in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Iraq imports steel chain from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 63% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 23% |
| Turkey | $775K | 7.7% |
| India | $399K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.7% |
| United States | $36K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $25K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $23K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Chain: articulated link, roller, of iron or steel | 28% |
| 7315.81 | Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel | 27% |
| 7315.82 | Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel | 20% |
| 7315.89 | Chain: n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 14% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 7.4% |
| 7315.90 | Chain: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 3.9% |
| 7315.19 | Chain: articulated link parts, of iron or steel | 0.6% |
| 7315.20 | Chain: skid, articulated link chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 22% below the world average of $4.54, 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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported steel chain worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $4.54 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 steel chain to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $11.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (28% of the value) and 7315.81 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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