Trade lane

What Iraq buys from China.

Iraq imported USD 16bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 16 per cent on 2022. That is 40 per cent of everything Iraq imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 16bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 13bn in 2022)
40 per centof Iraq's imports in these lines, USD 40bn from every source
1,060product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Iraq's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Iraq paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Iraq imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 41 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Iraq's imports96 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 621m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,819 a tonne, 195,166 tonnes
    USD 940min 2024
  2. 2

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Iraq's imports82 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 270m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,914 a tonne, 145,568 tonnes
    USD 279min 2024
  3. 3

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Iraq's imports78 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 231m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,452 a tonne, 39,121 tonnes
    USD 252min 2024
  4. 4

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872

    Share of Iraq's imports79 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 203m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,217 a tonne, 13,736 tonnes
    USD 223min 2024
  5. 5

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Iraq's imports99 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changedown 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 407m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,858 a tonne, 21,725 tonnes
    USD 214min 2024
  6. 6

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Iraq's imports74 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 136m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,418 a tonne, 77,937 tonnes
    USD 188min 2024
  7. 7

    Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 691110

    Share of Iraq's imports98 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 223m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,683 a tonne, 46,189 tonnes
    USD 170min 2024
  8. 8

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Iraq's imports50 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 130m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,869 a tonne, 21,616 tonnes
    USD 170min 2024
  9. 9

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049

    Share of Iraq's imports86 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 602 a tonne, 282,381 tonnes
    USD 170min 2024
  10. 10

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Iraq's imports10 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 173 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,563 a tonne, 15,575 tonnes
    USD 165min 2024
  11. 11

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Iraq's imports89 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 254,731 a tonne, 623 tonnes
    USD 159min 2024
  12. 12

    Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 200290

    Share of Iraq's imports66 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changeup 335 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,097 a tonne, 144,377 tonnes
    USD 158min 2024
  13. 13

    Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841370

    Share of Iraq's imports60 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,558 a tonne, 32,196 tonnes
    USD 147min 2024
  14. 14

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839

    Share of Iraq's imports91 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changefrom USD 20m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 567 a tonne, 258,537 tonnes
    USD 147min 2024
  15. 15

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070

    Share of Iraq's imports95 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 105m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 142min 2024
  16. 16

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Iraq's imports71 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,448 a tonne, 15,766 tonnes
    USD 133min 2024
  17. 17

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Share of Iraq's imports56 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,764 a tonne, 74,956 tonnes
    USD 132min 2024
  18. 18

    Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752

    Share of Iraq's imports95 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,009 a tonne, 31,017 tonnes
    USD 124min 2024
  19. 19

    Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 621133

    Share of Iraq's imports98 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changeup 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,637 a tonne, 10,257 tonnes
    USD 119min 2024
  20. 20

    Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761

    Share of Iraq's imports82 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 108m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 868 a tonne, 135,823 tonnes
    USD 118min 2024
  21. 21

    Carpets and other textile floor coverings: n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made upHS 570500

    Share of Iraq's imports84 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 168m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,183 a tonne, 27,896 tonnes
    USD 117min 2024
  22. 22

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Iraq's imports43 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 108m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,218 a tonne, 21,610 tonnes
    USD 113min 2024
  23. 23

    Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus...HS 441233

    Share of Iraq's imports100 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 105min 2024
  24. 24

    Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810

    Share of Iraq's imports55 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 105 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,790 a tonne, 36,882 tonnes
    USD 103min 2024
  25. 25

    Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articlesHS 482010

    Share of Iraq's imports97 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,819 a tonne, 34,342 tonnes
    USD 97min 2024
  26. 26

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Iraq's imports73 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 96min 2024
  27. 27

    Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibresHS 551614

    Share of Iraq's imports100 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 94min 2024
  28. 28

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Iraq's imports68 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 115m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,541 a tonne, 24,673 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  29. 29

    Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolersHS 847960

    Share of Iraq's imports96 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,366 a tonne, 25,860 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  30. 30

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542

    Share of Iraq's imports90 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 94m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,080 a tonne, 9,258 tonnes
    USD 84min 2024
  31. 31

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449

    Share of Iraq's imports27 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 119 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,968 a tonne, 11,785 tonnes
    USD 82min 2024
  32. 32

    Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590

    Share of Iraq's imports75 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,179 a tonne, 12,911 tonnes
    USD 80min 2024
  33. 33

    Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows)HS 940490

    Share of Iraq's imports94 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,129 a tonne, 14,942 tonnes
    USD 77min 2024
  34. 34

    Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125WHS 841451

    Share of Iraq's imports41 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,996 a tonne, 25,501 tonnes
    USD 76min 2024
  35. 35

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720

    Share of Iraq's imports47 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changeup 253 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,563 a tonne, 4,490 tonnes
    USD 74min 2024
  36. 36

    Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 940511

    Share of Iraq's imports91 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,975 a tonne, 8,209 tonnes
    USD 74min 2024
  37. 37

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Iraq's imports55 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,367 a tonne, 20,703 tonnes
    USD 70min 2024
  38. 38

    Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212

    Share of Iraq's imports98 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,390 a tonne, 12,833 tonnes
    USD 69min 2024
  39. 39

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940549

    Share of Iraq's imports96 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 150m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,888 a tonne, 8,608 tonnes
    USD 68min 2024
  40. 40

    Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessoriesHS 871410

    Share of Iraq's imports94 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,369 a tonne, 15,276 tonnes
    USD 67min 2024
  41. 41

    Plastics: tableware and kitchenwareHS 392410

    Share of Iraq's imports81 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,828 a tonne, 13,752 tonnes
    USD 66min 2024
  42. 42

    Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) lampsHS 853952

    Share of Iraq's imports99 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changedown 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 166m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,141 a tonne, 5,875 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  43. 43

    Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925HS 392590

    Share of Iraq's imports78 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 71m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 64min 2024
  44. 44

    Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 760612

    Share of Iraq's imports97 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,858 a tonne, 22,316 tonnes
    USD 64min 2024
  45. 45

    Coats: men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of...HS 620140

    Share of Iraq's imports95 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 233 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,262 a tonne, 4,688 tonnes
    USD 62min 2024
  46. 46

    Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibresHS 551612

    Share of Iraq's imports100 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 62min 2024
  47. 47

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710

    Share of Iraq's imports38 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changeup 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,696 a tonne, 3,912 tonnes
    USD 61min 2024
  48. 48

    Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)HS 851660

    Share of Iraq's imports74 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,950 a tonne, 12,279 tonnes
    USD 61min 2024
  49. 49

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 611030

    Share of Iraq's imports82 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changeup 105 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,709 a tonne, 5,659 tonnes
    USD 61min 2024
  50. 50

    Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelinesHS 730419

    Share of Iraq's imports72 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changedown 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 193m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 971 a tonne, 61,616 tonnes
    USD 60min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839USD 147m in 2024, from USD 20m in 2022. China supplies 91 per cent of the line.
  2. Quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns and duvets (comforters)HS 940440USD 45m in 2024, up 384 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  3. Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters, catalytic converters or particulate filters for internal combustion enginesHS 842139USD 26m in 2024, up 337 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 57 per cent of the line.
  4. Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 200290USD 158m in 2024, up 335 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022). China supplies 66 per cent of the line.
  5. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular...HS 730511USD 39m in 2024, up 279 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 39 per cent of the line.
  6. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars: side-carsHS 871160USD 47m in 2024, up 275 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
  7. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720USD 74m in 2024, up 253 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). China supplies 47 per cent of the line.
  8. Furniture: wooden, for bedroom useHS 940350USD 54m in 2024, up 246 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). China supplies 17 per cent of the line.
  9. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760USD 42m in 2024, up 237 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  10. Coats: men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of...HS 620140USD 62m in 2024, up 233 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). China supplies 95 per cent of the line.
  11. Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610343USD 42m in 2024, up 224 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 93 per cent of the line.
  12. Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490USD 23m in 2024, up 214 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 24 per cent of the line.
  13. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mmHS 720917USD 34m in 2024, up 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 90 per cent of the line.
  14. Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950USD 35m in 2024, up 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 59 per cent of the line.
  15. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143USD 46m in 2024, up 203 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  16. Base stationsHS 851761USD 39m in 2024, up 202 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 91 per cent of the line.
  17. Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480USD 40m in 2024, up 197 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). China supplies 50 per cent of the line.
  18. Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893USD 22m in 2024, up 181 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 61 per cent of the line.
  19. Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereofHS 870894USD 14m in 2024, up 174 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 84 per cent of the line.
  20. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323USD 165m in 2024, up 173 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022). China supplies 10 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Iraq imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 84151096 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 940m; 15 source countries in all.
  2. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 40112082 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 279m; 21 source countries in all.
  3. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 64029978 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 252m; 29 source countries in all.
  4. Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 85287279 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 223m; 20 source countries in all.
  5. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 95030099 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 214m; 37 source countries in all.
  6. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 40111074 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 188m; 22 source countries in all.
  7. Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 69111098 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 170m; 24 source countries in all.
  8. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 72104986 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 170m; 5 source countries in all.
  9. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171389 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 159m; 25 source countries in all.
  10. Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acidHS 20029066 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 158m; 9 source countries in all.
  11. Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 84137060 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 147m; 33 source countries in all.
  12. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 72083991 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 147m; 4 source countries in all.
  13. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 72107095 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 142m; 4 source countries in all.
  14. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 87032271 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 133m; 14 source countries in all.
  15. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 54075295 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 124m; 9 source countries in all.
  16. Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62113398 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 119m; 19 source countries in all.
  17. Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 39076182 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 118m; 4 source countries in all.
  18. Carpets and other textile floor coverings: n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made upHS 57050084 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 117m; 12 source countries in all.
  19. Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus...HS 441233100 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 105m; 5 source countries in all.
  20. Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articlesHS 48201097 per cent of Iraq's imports of the line, USD 97m; 33 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Iraq at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899China: USD 113m at USD 5,218 a tonne. South Korea: USD 83m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 1,379 a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,405 a tonne.
  2. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449China: USD 82m at USD 6,968 a tonne. Turkey: USD 172m (56 per cent of the line) at USD 5,363 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,771 a tonne.
  3. Plastics: tableware and kitchenwareHS 392410China: USD 66m at USD 4,828 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 6m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 3,145 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,722 a tonne.
  4. Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320China: USD 56m at USD 4,066 a tonne. Turkey: USD 17m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 2,667 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,223 a tonne.
  5. Iron or steel: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel n.e.c. in heading no. 7323HS 732399China: USD 50m at USD 4,998 a tonne. Turkey: USD 6m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 3,307 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,178 a tonne.
  6. T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 610990China: USD 37m at USD 8,504 a tonne. Turkey: USD 20m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 5,523 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,238 a tonne.
  7. Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213China: USD 32m at USD 9,816 a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 13m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 7,133 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,006 a tonne.
  8. Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610832China: USD 32m at USD 7,513 a tonne. Turkey: USD 10m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 4,542 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,513 a tonne.
  9. Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articlesHS 392490China: USD 31m at USD 4,729 a tonne. Turkey: USD 8m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 2,924 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,392 a tonne.
  10. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460China: USD 28m at USD 9,323 a tonne. Turkey: USD 38m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 6,500 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,375 a tonne.
  11. Glassware: drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramicsHS 701337China: USD 27m at USD 3,531 a tonne. Turkey: USD 7m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 1,749 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,749 a tonne.
  12. T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910China: USD 22m at USD 11,637 a tonne. Turkey: USD 35m (53 per cent of the line) at USD 9,053 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 28,122 a tonne.
  13. Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 611020China: USD 20m at USD 13,220 a tonne. Turkey: USD 15m (41 per cent of the line) at USD 7,709 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,475 a tonne.
  14. Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 701090China: USD 19m at USD 2,142 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 25m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 442 a tonne, 79 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,081 a tonne.
  15. Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30HS 391739China: USD 18m at USD 3,290 a tonne. Turkey: USD 11m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 1,301 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,858 a tonne.
  16. Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610443China: USD 18m at USD 10,612 a tonne. Turkey: USD 16m (46 per cent of the line) at USD 4,840 a tonne, 54 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,612 a tonne.
  17. Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610342China: USD 18m at USD 12,088 a tonne. Turkey: USD 8m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 5,909 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,879 a tonne.
  18. Carpets: tufted, of man-made textile materials (other than polyamides), whether of not made upHS 570339China: USD 14m at USD 3,128 a tonne. Turkey: USD 100m (88 per cent of the line) at USD 1,951 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,276 a tonne.
  19. Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%HS 690721China: USD 14m at USD 239 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 7m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 179 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 629 a tonne.
  20. Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymersHS 392329China: USD 14m at USD 3,701 a tonne. India: USD 8m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 1,401 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,612 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Iraq buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Iraq with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Iraq imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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