Zinc-plated steel sheet imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $2.6 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $2.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $650K | 397 t |
| 2020 | $546K | 666 t |
| 2019 | $71K | 81 t |
| 2018 | $438K | 543 t |
| 2017 | $196K | 177 t |
Where Iraq imports zinc-plated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 99% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.02, 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-plated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.30): 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 7210.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-plated steel sheet imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-plated steel sheet to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-plated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-plated steel sheet to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $196 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $965 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet is subheading 7210.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 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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