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Who is a reliable stainless steel pipes supplier and exporter for Iraq?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports stainless steel pipes to buyers in Iraq, including Basra, Kirkuk, Nasiriyah. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Umm Qasr with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Iraq needs stainless steel pipes
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.
Alloy and stainless pipe and tube carry corrosive, hot and high-pressure media; projects need traceable, mill-certified material and plants replace corroded spools.
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 stainless steel pipes from us mainly for oil & gas and refineries and petrochemical and fertiliser plants.
Who buys stainless steel pipes: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
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 stainless steel pipes from us mainly for heat exchangers and condensers and marine and offshore.
Who buys stainless steel pipes: Power plants · Utilities · Transmission contractors
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Iraq
Iraq's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Iraq, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy stainless steel pipes from us mainly for power generation and pharmaceutical and food processing.
Who buys stainless steel pipes: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Marine, ports & fisheries in Iraq
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Iraq use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Iraq, shipyards and port operators buy stainless steel pipes from us mainly for oil & gas and refineries and petrochemical and fertiliser plants.
Who buys stainless steel pipes: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Oil & gas and refineries · Petrochemical and fertiliser plants · Heat exchangers and condensers · Marine and offshore · Power generation · Pharmaceutical and food processing.
Top 7 cities for stainless steel pipes in Iraq
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of stainless steel pipes. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Stainless Steel Pipes in Basravia Umm Qasr · 1 day by roadIraq's oil capital, surrounded by the Rumaila, West Qurna and Majnoon fields.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsMarine, ports & fisheriesPower & utilities
- 02Stainless Steel Pipes 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
- 03Stainless Steel Pipes in Nasiriyahvia Umm Qasr · 1–2 days by roadSouthern oil and power centre on the Euphrates.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsPower & utilities
- 04Stainless Steel Pipes in Umm Qasrport: Umm QasrIraq's main deep-water commercial port.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 05Stainless Steel Pipes in Baghdadvia Umm Qasr · 3–4 days by roadThe capital and largest market, driving reconstruction, utilities and consumer-goods imports.Power & utilities
- 06Stainless Steel Pipes 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 & petrochemicals
- 07Stainless Steel Pipes in Karbalavia Umm Qasr · 2–3 days by roadPilgrimage city and site of a large new refinery.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
Importing stainless steel pipes 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 82384 16367) |
| 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 |
Stainless Steel Pipes specifications for Iraq
Typical specification range for pipes, tubes & alloy coils; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Iraq's import requirements.
| Pipe size | ⅛" NB to 48" NB; SCH 5S to XXS |
|---|---|
| Types | Seamless, ERW, EFW, LSAW; coils, strips, foils, sheets |
| Grades | ASTM A106, A312 (304/316), A790 duplex, B165 Monel, B167 Inconel, B622 Hastelloy, B338 titanium |
| Certification | EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 MTC |
Standards: ASTM, ASME, API 5L, EN 10216, NACE MR0175 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.