Steel structural sections imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $462.1 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (258.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $648.1 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 | $462.1M | 258.8K t |
| 2023 | $648.1M | 307.9K t |
| 2022 | $561.9M | 334.7K t |
| 2021 | $368.6M | 240.1K t |
| 2020 | $333.7M | 229.1K t |
| 2019 | $435.2M | 286.4K t |
| 2018 | $402.5M | 216.3K t |
| 2017 | $329.6M | 193.2K t |
Where Iraq imports steel structural sections from
Most of the value came from Turkey (48%), China (35%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $221.9M | 48% |
| China | $163.4M | 35% |
| India | $30.8M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $16.1M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $12.1M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 | 51% |
| 7308.20 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts | 32% |
| 7308.30 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | 9.9% |
| 7308.40 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping | 6.1% |
| 7308.10 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sections | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.49, 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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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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported steel structural sections worth $462.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 258.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($221.9 million), followed by China (35%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.49 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 structural sections to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $329.6 million in 2017 to $462.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $648.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (51% of the value) and 7308.20 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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