Telecommunications test equipment imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $5.8 million of telecommunications test equipment in 2024 (20 tonnes). That is 103% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $5.8M | 20 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 4 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $952K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $911K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $902K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $755K | 2 t |
Where Iraq imports telecommunications test equipment from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.0M | 52% |
| China | $2.6M | 44% |
| Turkey | $166K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $288.08 per kg, 72% below the world average of $1,012.74, 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 telecommunications test equipment imports (HS 9030.40): 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 9030.40: Instruments and apparatus: specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers).
Common questions
What is the value of telecommunications test equipment imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported telecommunications test equipment worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries supply telecommunications test equipment to Iraq?
The United States was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (44%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of telecommunications test equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $288.08 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $1,012.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of telecommunications test equipment to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $755 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 667%. The peak was 2021 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for telecommunications test equipment?
The HS code for telecommunications test equipment is subheading 9030.40. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9030 page.
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