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Who is a reliable elbows supplier and exporter for Iraq?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports elbows to buyers in Iraq, including Basra, Baghdad, Kirkuk. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Umm Qasr with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Iraq needs elbows
Iraq holds some of the world's largest oil reserves and is rebuilding power, water and housing infrastructure after years of conflict. Umm Qasr near Basra is the main seaport, with northern cargo often routed through Turkey.
Every pipeline needs elbows, tees, reducers and flanges in matching grades and schedules, ordered together with the pipe for each project or repair.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Iraq
The southern fields around Basra, the northern fields around Kirkuk and new refineries in Karbala and elsewhere buy pipe, valves and gaskets in large programmes.
In Iraq, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy elbows from us mainly for process piping and oil and gas pipelines.
Who buys elbows: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Construction & infrastructure in Iraq
Reconstruction in Mosul and housing growth in Baghdad and Erbil drive demand for building materials, plumbing and electrical products.
In Iraq, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy elbows from us mainly for water and fire lines and hvac.
Who buys elbows: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Water supply & treatment in Iraq
Water treatment and irrigation projects need pumps, valves and pipes.
In Iraq, water utilities and treatment plants buy elbows from us mainly for building plumbing and process piping.
Who buys elbows: Water utilities · Treatment plants · Irrigation schemes · Building services
Power & utilities in Iraq
Chronic power shortages mean constant investment in generation and grid equipment and the spares to maintain them.
In Iraq, power plants and utilities buy elbows from us mainly for oil and gas pipelines and water and fire lines.
Who buys elbows: Power plants · Utilities · Transmission contractors
Typical uses: Process piping · Oil and gas pipelines · Water and fire lines · HVAC · Building plumbing.
Top 11 cities for elbows in Iraq
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of elbows. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Elbows in Basravia Umm Qasr · 1 day by roadIraq's oil capital, surrounded by the Rumaila, West Qurna and Majnoon fields.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsConstruction & infrastructurePower & utilities
- 02Elbows in Baghdadvia Umm Qasr · 3–4 days by roadThe capital and largest market, driving reconstruction, utilities and consumer-goods imports.Construction & infrastructureWater supply & treatmentPower & utilities
- 03Elbows in Kirkukvia Umm Qasr · 4–5 days by roadOne of Iraq's oldest giant oil fields plus gas-fired power generation.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsPower & utilities
- 04Elbows in Nasiriyahvia Umm Qasr · 1–2 days by roadSouthern oil and power centre on the Euphrates.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsPower & utilities
- 05Elbows in Erbilvia Umm Qasr or Mersin (Turkey) · 4–6 days by roadCapital of the Kurdistan Region, with its own oil sector and a busy construction and trading economy.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsConstruction & infrastructure
- 06Elbows in Karbalavia Umm Qasr · 2–3 days by roadPilgrimage city and site of a large new refinery.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsConstruction & infrastructure
- 07Elbows in Mosulvia Umm Qasr or Mersin (Turkey) · 4–6 days by roadLarge-scale reconstruction, with the Nineveh plains as a key grain region.Construction & infrastructure
- 08Elbows in Sulaymaniyahvia Umm Qasr or Mersin (Turkey) · 4–6 days by roadMajor cement-producing area and a trading city of the Kurdistan Region.Construction & infrastructure
- 09Elbows in Najafvia Umm Qasr · 2–3 days by roadPilgrimage city with continuous hotel and infrastructure building.Construction & infrastructure
- 10Elbows in Duhokvia Mersin (Turkey) · 3–4 days by roadNorthern Kurdistan city with farming and cross-border trade.Construction & infrastructure
- 11Elbows in Hillahvia Umm Qasr · 2–3 days by roadAgricultural centre of Babylon province.Construction & infrastructure
Importing elbows into Iraq: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Iraq — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:00–16:30 Iraq time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +964 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, Kurdish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar (IQD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Elbows specifications for Iraq
Typical specification range for pipe fittings & flanges; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Iraq's import requirements.
| Flange types | Weld neck, slip-on, blind, socket weld, threaded, lap joint |
|---|---|
| Fitting types | Elbow 45°/90°, tee, reducer, cap, coupling, union |
| Materials | A105, A182 F304/F316, A234 WPB, CPVC, brass |
| Size range | ½" to 48" |
Standards: ASME B16.5, ASME B16.9, ASME B16.11, EN 1092-1 or the standard your project specifies. Most imports need a Certificate of Conformity from Iraq's pre-shipment verification programme (COSQC).
Price, duties & landed cost in Iraq
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Iraqi dinar (IQD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Umm Qasr |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT or sales tax under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Most imports need a Certificate of Conformity from Iraq's pre-shipment verification programme (COSQC). |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Iraq
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.