Tool bits imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tool bits by Iraq reached $28.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.7 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 | $28.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $29.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $47.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Iraq imports tool bits from
Most of the value came from China (42%), United States (27%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.0M | 42% |
| United States | $7.6M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $569K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $385K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $371K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $326K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts | 51% |
| 8207.50 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for drilling (other than rock) | 18% |
| 8207.90 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for screw-driving or uses n.e.c. in heading no. 8207 | 9.4% |
| 8207.30 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching | 6.4% |
| 8207.70 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling | 5.1% |
| 8207.20 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal | 3.5% |
| 8207.13 | Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated | 2.9% |
| 8207.40 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.73 per kg, 47% below the world average of $22.24, 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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported tool bits worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by the United States (27%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.73 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of tool bits to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $47.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (51% of the value) and 8207.50 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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