Steel drum imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel drum by Iraq reached $2.5 million in 2024 (950 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.1 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 | $2.5M | 950 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 808 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Iraq imports steel drum from
Turkey alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 71% |
| China | $251K | 10% |
| Singapore | $115K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $102K | 4.1% |
| Lebanon | $72K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $60K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $57K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $27K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.53, 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 steel drum imports (HS 7310.10): 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 7310.10: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not exceeding 300l.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drum imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported steel drum worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 950 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drum to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (10%) and Singapore (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel drum to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drum?
The HS code for steel drum is subheading 7310.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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