Iran’s imports from Iraq have been affected by various factors in different periods. Available information shows that in 1401, more than $263 million of various products were imported from Iraq. Also, trade relations between Iran and Iraq have developed over the years and have had a positive impact on the economic relations of the two countries.  Imports from Iraq can have a significant impact on the domestic economy. By developing trade relations between the two countries, these imports can contribute to economic growth and create job opportunities in Iran. Also, these imports can help diversify domestic markets and meet various needs, including raw materials, agricultural and consumer products. These imports can also help increase the variety and quality of products available in the market and stimulate competition.

imports from Iraq
imports from Iraq

In the Iranian market, one of the first goods imported from Iraq is iron or steel bars. In 1401, more than 70,000 tons of this product were imported from Iraq with a value of more than one trillion tomans (equivalent to $36 million). This product has an 18% share among the total imports from Iraq to Iran. In second place are aluminum alloys. More than 18,000 tons of this product were imported from Iraq with a value of more than 849 billion tomans (more than $34 million).

Two-piece air conditioners were also the third most imported product from Iraq to Iran last year. The value of this product was more than $23 million, accounting for more than 11.46 percent of total imports from Iraq to Iran. In fourth place were household electromechanical grinders and mixers. The value of this product was $8.6 million, accounting for 4.25 percent of total imports from Iraq to Iran. In addition, recycled paper or cardboard, seamless cans, unbleached kraft paper or cardboard, household dishwashers, tire treads, and aluminum scrap and waste were also among the top 10 imported products from Iraq to Iran last year.

The following are the statistics on imports from Iraq in 1401 (Source: ISNA ):

RowProduct titleWeight (kg)Value (Toman)Value (dollars)Dollar share (percentage)
1Iron or steel bars, hot-rolled, with notches or with deformations resulting from rolling70,008,1981,059,425,421,66236,819,44718
2Aluminium alloys, unwrought18,204,528849,348,639,05134,849,33017.04
3Two-piece wall-mounted window air conditioner4,980,383462,956,769,51523,435,85311.46
4Household electromechanical food grinders and blenders, household juicers1,790,445187,191,555,0468,699,3144.25
5Other paper or paperboard for recycling, including unsorted waste and scrap40,124,219199,139,046,5927,910,0923.87
6Seamless aluminum cans for all kinds of soft drinks and beverages64,6314157,000,233,2176,447,4363.15
7Unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard26,900,307109,675,818,8195,830,0292.85
8Household dishwashers828,93993,871,139,1544,054,1121.98
9Tires, pneumatic, new, of rubber, of a kind used for buses and lorries1,254,03964,763,643,6194,028,3671.97
10Aluminum scrap and waste2,948,45783,414,838,5463,675,2341.80
Import statistics from Iraq

The borders of Iran and Iraq play an important role in trade between the two countries. The land and air borders between the two countries are important in this regard. The Mehran land border is known as one of the important borders for imports from Iraq to Iran. Also, air borders also play a role in these trade transactions. One of the practical methods for importing from Iraq is land and road transportation. This method has been very popular in the past and today. Heavy vehicles with high safety can easily transport goods to any destination. Given that Iran and Iraq share a common border, land transportation is fast and less expensive.

Trade between Iraq and Iran is very important. Several factors can justify the importance of these imports:

  • Meeting economic needs: Imports from Iraq to Iran can help meet the country’s economic needs. These imports can include various products such as crude oil, petrochemical products, food, and other goods.
  • Diversification and development of trade: Imports from Iraq to Iran can help diversify and develop trade between the two countries. These imports can strengthen trade relations between Iraq and Iran and create new opportunities for cooperation and trade exchange.
  • Strengthening political and economic relations: Imports from Iraq to Iran can strengthen political and economic relations between the two countries. These imports can contribute to cultural, commercial and economic exchanges between the two countries and improve bilateral relations.
  • Job creation: Imports from Iraq to Iran can create job opportunities. These imports can help grow the country’s domestic industries and facilitate the creation of new jobs.

 Iraq’s industries include various sectors that have undergone changes over the years. The main and most important sector of Iraq’s industries is the oil industry, which produces and exports this essential energy resource. The Iraqi oil industry is considered the country’s main source of income and has a significant impact on the Iraqi economy.

In addition to the oil industry, the chemical industry has also developed in Iraq. The production of chemicals and fertilizers is among the activities of this sector, which plays an important role in meeting domestic needs and exporting to other countries. The textile industry and fabric production are also thriving in Iraq. The production of quality fabrics and marketable products at home and abroad has made the Iraqi textile industry one of the most important industrial sectors.

Manufacturing industries in Iraq, especially oil, chemical, textile, leather, food, construction, chemical compounds, fertilizer, and metal processing, are major industries in the country. In 2007, Iraq’s industrial production growth rate was 4 percent, ranking it 101st in the world in terms of industrial production growth.

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