Vehicle diesel engines imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $8.3 million of vehicle diesel engines in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.8 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 | $8.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Iraq imports vehicle diesel engines from
Most of the value came from China (33%), South Korea (17%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 33% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 15% |
| Japan | $900K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $290K | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $229K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $163K | 2% |
| Canada | $163K | 2% |
| Romania | $141K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $127K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 95% below the world average of $15.56, 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 vehicle diesel engines imports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported vehicle diesel engines worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle diesel engines to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $15.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle diesel engines to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2020 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. 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 8408 page.
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