Stud-link chain imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.7 million of stud-link chain in 2024 (780 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 86% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.6 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 | $2.7M | 780 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 390 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 443 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 429 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 929 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 613 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 607 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 424 t |
Where Iraq imports stud-link chain from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 100% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, 87% above the world average of $1.83. 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 stud-link chain imports (HS 7315.81): 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 7315.81: Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stud-link chain imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported stud-link chain worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 780 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply stud-link chain to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of stud-link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stud-link chain to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2020 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for stud-link chain?
The HS code for stud-link chain is subheading 7315.81. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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