Storage media (other) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported storage media (other) worth $2.6 million (8 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $34.1 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 | $2.6M | 8 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 6 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 31 t |
| 2020 | $765K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 38 t |
| 2017 | $34.1M | 68 t |
Where Iraq imports storage media (other) from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.4M | 92% |
| United States | $131K | 5.1% |
| France | $25K | 1% |
| India | $14K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $13K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $316.15 per kg, 679% above the world average of $40.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.80): 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 8523.80: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media (other) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported storage media (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media (other) to Iraq?
Spain was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (5%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $316.15 per kg in 2024, 679% above the world average of $40.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of storage media (other) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 92%. The peak was 2017 at $34.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media (other)?
The HS code for storage media (other) is subheading 8523.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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