Steel I-sections imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported steel i-sections worth $10.0 million (13.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $92.4 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 | $10.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $82.9M | 121.8K t |
| 2021 | $92.4M | 141.2K t |
| 2020 | $58.9M | 140.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.7M | 104.0K t |
| 2018 | $70.1M | 129.7K t |
| 2017 | $56.2M | 106.9K t |
Where Iraq imports steel i-sections from
Turkey alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.5M | 75% |
| China | $2.5M | 25% |
| United States | $18K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
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 i-sections imports (HS 7216.32): 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 7216.32: Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel i-sections imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported steel i-sections worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel i-sections to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (25%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel i-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.82 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 i-sections to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.2 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2021 at $92.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel i-sections?
The HS code for steel i-sections is subheading 7216.32. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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