Winding wire (non-copper) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported winding wire (non-copper) worth $15.1 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.2 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 | $15.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 4.6K t |
Where Iraq imports winding wire (non-copper) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 78% |
| India | $3.1M | 21% |
| South Korea | $143K | 1% |
| Turkey | $68K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $43K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, 50% below the world average of $7.32, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq winding wire (non-copper) imports (HS 8544.19): 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 8544.19: Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, (of other than copper).
Common questions
What is the value of winding wire (non-copper) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported winding wire (non-copper) worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply winding wire (non-copper) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by India (21%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of winding wire (non-copper) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $7.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of winding wire (non-copper) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for winding wire (non-copper)?
The HS code for winding wire (non-copper) is subheading 8544.19. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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