Submerged arc welded line pipe imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of submerged arc welded line pipe by Iraq reached $99.4 million in 2024 (70.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $99.4M | 70.5K t |
| 2023 | $118.4M | 73.4K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2021 | $61.6M | 40.3K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 20.0K t |
| 2019 | $64.2M | 55.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 33.0K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 32.5K t |
Where Iraq imports submerged arc welded line pipe from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), China (39%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $40.3M | 41% |
| China | $38.7M | 39% |
| South Korea | $10.4M | 11% |
| Turkey | $7.8M | 7.9% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $81K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.82, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq submerged arc welded line pipe imports (HS 7305.11): 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 7305.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of submerged arc welded line pipe imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported submerged arc welded line pipe worth $99.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply submerged arc welded line pipe to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($40.3 million), followed by China (39%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of submerged arc welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of submerged arc welded line pipe to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $99.4 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2023 at $118.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for submerged arc welded line pipe?
The HS code for submerged arc welded line pipe is subheading 7305.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
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