Who we serve in Iraq
Ministries (Electricity, Oil), IOCs operating in Basra and Kurdistan, national oil companies, private EPC contractors, power plant operators, refinery operators.
Iraq is our largest single buyer market by traffic — and by the volume of part-number queries that come through our inbox each week. The combination of post-reconstruction expansion, oil-and-gas reinvestment and rolling power-generation upgrades drives steady demand for genuine OEM industrial equipment.
We support buyers across the country: federal ministries, national oil companies, IOCs and the EPC contractors that serve them. Equipment moves into Iraq via Umm Qasr and the southern ports for heavy plant, via Baghdad and Erbil airports for urgent spares, and overland from Turkey and Jordan for time-critical shipments.
Counterfeit and grey-market parts are a real problem in the Iraqi market. Our promise is simple: every part we ship is new, genuine OEM, and arrives with full manufacturer documentation and our written guarantee of authenticity. We welcome third-party inspection at origin.
Equipment categories with strong stock and lead time in Iraq.
How equipment gets to your site.
- Umm Qasr
- Basra
- Khor Al-Zubair
- Baghdad (air)
- Erbil (air)
- Baghdad
- Basra
- Erbil
- Kirkuk
- Mosul
- Najaf
Iraqi customs duties on industrial equipment typically range from 5% to 20% depending on classification. Major-project items often qualify for reductions or exemptions. Clearance through experienced local agents typically takes 5–15 days; documentation we provide includes commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading or airway bill, technical datasheets, and certificate of authenticity.
Shipping options to Iraq
- · Sea freight to Umm Qasr (20–35 days from Asia)
- · Air freight to Baghdad, Basra and Erbil (5–10 days)
- · Overland from Turkey (Kurdistan), Jordan (Anbar / Baghdad), Kuwait (Basra)
- · Door-to-door logistics with experienced clearing agents in Basra, Baghdad and Erbil
- · Insurance and chain-of-custody documentation on every shipment
We respond in
Our Iraq desk responds within one business day on average. For urgent inquiries outside business hours, message us on WhatsApp.
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What buyers typically ask about Iraq.
How do I source genuine Siemens switchgear for a power plant in Basra?+
For Siemens switchgear in Iraq, work with suppliers who provide traceable OEM documentation and compliance with IEC standards. Ensure the equipment is rated for local ambient conditions and voltage levels. Request factory test certificates and verify serial numbers with the manufacturer to confirm authenticity. The Power Contractor can assist with procurement and logistics for delivery to Basra.
What are the steps to procure and install a GE gas turbine for a project in Baghdad?+
Procuring a GE gas turbine involves specifying the model based on power output and fuel type, then sourcing from a reliable supplier with proven export experience to Iraq. Installation requires a certified EPC contractor familiar with local grid codes and site conditions. The Power Contractor offers end-to-end services, from procurement to commissioning, ensuring compliance with GE specifications and Iraqi regulations.
How can I find a qualified EPC contractor for a substation project in Erbil?+
Look for EPC contractors with a track record in Iraq, specifically in the Kurdistan region. Verify their experience with local utilities like the Ministry of Electricity and KRG. They should handle design, procurement, construction, and testing. The Power Contractor provides EPC services for substations, including sourcing OEM equipment from brands like ABB or Schneider, and managing local approvals and grid interconnection.
A part number, a tag list, or a project scope. We'll come back the same day.
Where our trucks deliver, our containers land, and our engineers turn up.
Ten frames from the field — the buyers, the routes, and the kit. Composite imagery; no client sites identified.
Buyer organizations
The named entities our team coordinates with most often. Procurement processes vary — federal tenders, IOC framework agreements, and KRG-licensed operator procurement all require different approaches.
- Ministry of ElectricityGeneration, transmission, distribution. Drives ~90% of Iraq power-sector procurement.
- Ministry of OilUpstream policy and licensing for the federal southern fields.
- Ministry of Industry and MineralsManufacturing infrastructure, cement, fertilizer, steel.
- Ministry of Water ResourcesDams, irrigation, water management infrastructure.
- Basra Oil Company (BOC)Operator of the southern super-giant fields (Rumaila, West Qurna, Majnoon).
- Maysan Oil CompanyMaysan province fields.
- Dhi Qar Oil CompanyNasiriyah and southern Iraq.
- Midland Oil CompanyCentral Iraq fields.
- North Oil CompanyKirkuk, Baba Dome, Bai Hassan.
- Oil Exploration CompanyExploration drilling and seismic.
- State Oil Marketing Organisation (SOMO)Crude export marketing.
- KAR Group / Kurdistan-region operatorsKRG-licensed fields (Tawke, Taq Taq, Khurmala).
- State Company of Electrical Power Production — NorthNorthern Iraq generation assets.
- State Company of Electrical Power Production — MiddleBaghdad and central plants.
- State Company of Electrical Power Production — SouthBasra, Rumaila, Hartha plants.
- State Company of Electrical Power Transmission132/400 kV transmission backbone.
- State Company of Distribution — Baghdad / North / Middle / SouthMV/LV distribution per region.
Ports & airports
Where industrial equipment enters Iraq. Selection depends on origin, urgency, weight, and destination governorate.
Customs & documentation
Indicative duty bands and document requirements. Actual treatment depends on HS classification, project licensing status, and the importer-of-record.
| HS | Duty band | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial machinery (HS 84) | 5–10% | Reductions or exemptions for licensed major projects and reconstruction-zone deliveries. |
| Electrical equipment (HS 85) | 10–20% | Higher rates on finished consumer-electrical goods; lower on industrial-only items. |
| Spare parts and components | 5–15% | Often included in main equipment shipment to inherit the parent rate. |
| Oil & gas project equipment | 0–10% | Frequently exempt under federal investment law incentives. |
| Documentation required | — | Commercial invoice (legalized), packing list, certificate of origin (Iraqi consulate stamp), bill of lading or airway bill, technical datasheets, certificate of authenticity, ISO certs where relevant. |
Overland routes
When sea or air don't fit — overland from neighbouring countries.
- Reaches:
- Erbil / Mosul / Kirkuk
- Transit:
- 2–4 days
- Best for:
- Kurdistan region; fast lane for European-origin spares.
- Reaches:
- Anbar / Baghdad
- Transit:
- 3–5 days
- Best for:
- Western corridor for Mediterranean-origin equipment.
- Reaches:
- Basra / southern fields
- Transit:
- 1–2 days
- Best for:
- Southern corridor for Gulf-origin spares.
- Reaches:
- Wasit / Diyala / Baghdad
- Transit:
- 2–4 days
- Best for:
- Limited to non-sanctioned equipment with full compliance review.
Standards & certifications accepted in Iraq
Brief our Iraq desk directly.
Email us a part list, a tag schedule, or a project scope — we respond within 24 hours from our regional team.
iraq@thepowercontractor.comDownload the Iraq-ready highlights.
Ten branded "Featured Highlights" PDFs — one per category, 30 representative parts each — drawn from the prominent OEM brands we ship most into Iraq.
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