Welded link chain imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.1 million of welded link chain in 2024 (767 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $2.1M | 767 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 782 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 376 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 850 t |
| 2020 | $909K | 449 t |
| 2019 | $574K | 310 t |
| 2018 | $613K | 452 t |
| 2017 | $323K | 144 t |
Where Iraq imports welded link chain from
Germany alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 63% |
| China | $741K | 36% |
| United States | $13K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.3% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
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 welded link chain imports (HS 7315.82): 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 7315.82: Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of welded link chain imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported welded link chain worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 767 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded link chain to Iraq?
Germany was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (36%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded link chain to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $323 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 536%. The peak was 2023 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded link chain?
The HS code for welded link chain is subheading 7315.82. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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