Steel wire rope imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire rope by Iraq reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 129% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 408 t |
| 2022 | $936K | 205 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 358 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 520 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 572 t |
| 2017 | $828K | 372 t |
Where Iraq imports steel wire rope from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 79% |
| South Korea | $335K | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $111K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $105K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $91K | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 0.7% |
| United States | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.96.
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 wire rope imports (HS 7312.90): 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 7312.90: Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire rope imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported steel wire rope worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 129% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire rope to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire rope per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire rope to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $828 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 312%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire rope?
The HS code for steel wire rope is subheading 7312.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7312 page.
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