Zinc-coated steel strip imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported zinc-coated steel strip worth $3.6 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.6 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 | $3.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 7.3K t |
Where Iraq imports zinc-coated steel strip from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 87% |
| Turkey | $379K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $109K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.98, 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 zinc-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.30): 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 7212.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel strip imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported zinc-coated steel strip worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel strip to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel strip to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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