X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents worth $4.0 million (67 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.6 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 | $4.0M | 67 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 66 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 42 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 15 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 83 t |
Where Iraq imports x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (36%), Ireland (21%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.5M | 36% |
| Ireland | $851K | 21% |
| India | $589K | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $528K | 13% |
| Ukraine | $172K | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $155K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $95K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $82K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $50K | 1.2% |
| United States | $25K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.43 per kg, 29% below the world average of $85.27, 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 x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents imports (HS 3006.30): 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 3006.30: Pharmaceutical goods: opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Ireland (21%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.43 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $85.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2020 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents?
The HS code for x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents is subheading 3006.30. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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