Valve imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of valve by Iraq reached $409.2 million in 2024 (36.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $521.3 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 | $409.2M | 36.5K t |
| 2023 | $521.3M | 36.0K t |
| 2022 | $408.0M | 34.7K t |
| 2021 | $305.5M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $380.3M | 33.9K t |
| 2019 | $482.3M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $383.9M | 30.6K t |
| 2017 | $247.5M | 23.6K t |
Where Iraq imports valve from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Turkey (19%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $193.6M | 47% |
| Turkey | $77.3M | 19% |
| Italy | $37.1M | 9.1% |
| Romania | $24.1M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $16.5M | 4% |
| Germany | $15.9M | 3.9% |
| United States | $13.0M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 1.6% |
| India | $4.6M | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | 84% |
| 8481.90 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof | 7.9% |
| 8481.30 | Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 2.8% |
| 8481.10 | Valves: pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 2.4% |
| 8481.40 | Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 2.2% |
| 8481.20 | Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.20 per kg, 54% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported valve worth $672 thousand (11 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $574K | 86% |
| Kenya | $30K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $16K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $9K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $9K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $7K | 1% |
| Germany | $7K | 1% |
| Turkey | $7K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported valve worth $409.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($193.6 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.20 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $24.30 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 valve to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $247.5 million in 2017 to $409.2 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $521.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export valve?
Yes. Iraq exported $672 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Kenya and Singapore. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $408.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (84% of the value) and 8481.90 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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