China–Iraq Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Iraq trade reached $19.8B in January–September 2026, -49.6% year on year. China exported $8.9B and imported $10.9B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Iraq
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $1.4B | 16.2% | -48.8% | $3.5B |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $1.3B | 15.0% | -35.0% | $2.6B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $1.0B | 11.7% | +14.1% | $1.2B |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $496M | 5.6% | -12.3% | $723M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $422M | 4.8% | -31.6% | $835M |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $391M | 4.4% | -3.2% | $535M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $390M | 4.4% | -36.3% | $843M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $390M | 4.4% | -29.3% | $789M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $307M | 3.5% | -25.6% | $499M |
| HS 64Footwear | $222M | 2.5% | -23.0% | $409M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $635M | 7.2% | +84.0% | $465M |
| HS 8415Air conditioning machines | $367M | 4.1% | -60.6% | $1.0B |
| HS 4011New pneumatic rubber tyres | $273M | 3.1% | -23.0% | $424M |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $223M | 2.5% | -13.4% | $348M |
| HS 6402Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics | $178M | 2.0% | -19.5% | $318M |
| HS 9405Lamps and lighting fittings | $176M | 2.0% | -8.1% | $276M |
| HS 6104Women/girls knit suits, dresses and skirts | $147M | 1.7% | +9.2% | $182M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $141M | 1.6% | -18.1% | $212M |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $124M | 1.4% | -34.2% | $218M |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $120M | 1.4% | -53.6% | $319M |
Top China Imports from Iraq
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $10.9B | 99.7% | -58.6% | $33.9B |
| HS 76Aluminium | $11.0M | 0.1% | +182.8% | $6.6M |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $7.4M | 0.1% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 74Copper | $5.5M | 0.1% | +218.1% | $4.1M |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $4.5M | 0.0% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 78Lead | $1.3M | 0.0% | — | $330K |
| HS 25Salt, sulphur, stone and cement | $975K | 0.0% | +48202.0% | $14.8K |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $304K | 0.0% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $276K | 0.0% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 08Fruit and nuts | $257K | 0.0% | — | $2.1M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2709Crude petroleum oils | $10.7B | 98.5% | -58.4% | $33.4B |
| HS 2713Petroleum coke, bitumen and other residues | $70.2M | 0.6% | -28.8% | $149M |
| HS 2710Petroleum oils, refined | $55.1M | 0.5% | -79.5% | $360M |
| HS 7601Unwrought aluminium | $10.3M | 0.1% | +197.2% | $5.6M |
| HS 2905Acyclic alcohols and their derivatives | $7.4M | 0.1% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 7108Gold, unwrought, semi-finished or powder | $4.5M | 0.0% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 7403Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys | $2.5M | 0.0% | +254.3% | $2.2M |
| HS 7402Unrefined copper and copper anodes | $2.0M | 0.0% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 7801Unwrought lead | $1.3M | 0.0% | — | $330K |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $1.0M | 0.0% | -0.2% | $1.9M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Iraq
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
88 products qualify
- 1 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow, other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10 and plug-in hybrids)HS 870340 Exports$235M Increase+$191M YoY+434%
- 2 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870360 Exports$201M Increase+$159M YoY+379%
- 3 Cuts and offal, frozenHS 020714 Exports$50.6M Increase+$36.2M YoY+251%
- 4 Women's or girls' jackets and blazers of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610432 Exports$39.8M Increase+$28.5M YoY+252%
- 5 Men's or boys' jackets and blazers of synthetic fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610333 Exports$35.6M Increase+$25.4M YoY+248%
- 6 Women's or girls' trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton (excluding knitted or crocheted, panties and swimwear)HS 620462 Exports$27.8M Increase+$21.6M YoY+352%
China–Iraq Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $8.9B | $10.9B | $19.8B | -$2.0B | -49.6% | No. 42 |
| 2025 (full year) | $17.2B | $34.0B | $51.2B | -$16.7B | -5.7% | No. 29 |
| 2024 (full year) | $16.0B | $38.3B | $54.3B | -$22.3B | +9.1% | No. 27 |
| 2023 (full year) | $14.3B | $35.5B | $49.8B | -$21.2B | -6.0% | No. 28 |
| 2022 (full year) | $13.5B | $39.4B | $52.9B | -$25.9B | +43.0% | No. 28 |
| 2021 (full year) | $10.4B | $26.7B | $37.0B | -$16.3B | +22.5% | No. 32 |
| 2020 (full year) | $10.9B | $19.3B | $30.2B | -$8.4B | -9.5% | No. 29 |
| 2019 (full year) | $9.5B | $23.9B | $33.4B | -$14.5B | +9.8% | No. 28 |
| 2018 (full year) | $7.9B | $22.5B | $30.4B | -$14.6B | — | No. 30 |
About China–Iraq trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Iraq in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Iraq goods trade totaled $19.8B: China exported $8.9B and imported $10.9B, a China trade deficit of $2.0B (-49.6% vs the same months of 2025). Iraq ranked No. 42 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Iraq in 2025?
In 2025, China–Iraq goods trade totaled $51.2B: China exported $17.2B and imported $34.0B, a China trade deficit of $16.7B (-5.7% vs 2024). Iraq ranked No. 29 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Iraq in 2024?
In 2024, China–Iraq goods trade totaled $54.3B: China exported $16.0B and imported $38.3B, a China trade deficit of $22.3B (+9.1% vs 2023). Iraq ranked No. 27 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Iraq?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Iraq by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.4B, 16.2% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $1.3B, 15.0% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $1.0B, 11.7% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $635M); Air conditioning machines (HS 8415, $367M); New pneumatic rubber tyres (HS 4011, $273M).
What does China export to Iraq in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Iraq by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $3.5B, 20.5% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $2.6B, 15.2% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $1.2B, 7.2% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Air conditioning machines (HS 8415, $1.0B); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $465M); New pneumatic rubber tyres (HS 4011, $424M).
What does China import from Iraq?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Iraq by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $10.9B, 99.7% of the total); Aluminium (HS 76, $11.0M, 0.1% of the total); Organic chemicals (HS 29, $7.4M, 0.1% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709, $10.7B); Petroleum coke, bitumen and other residues (HS 2713, $70.2M); Petroleum oils, refined (HS 2710, $55.1M).
What is China’s trade balance with Iraq?
China's goods trade balance with Iraq was -$2.0B in January–September 2026, compared with -$13.2B in the same months of 2025. 2025: -$16.7B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Iraq bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/iraq/, accessed 2026-11-10.