Quick answer
Who is a reliable butterfly valves supplier and exporter for Iraq?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports butterfly valves to buyers in Iraq, including Kirkuk, Nasiriyah, Basra. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Umm Qasr with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Iraq needs butterfly valves
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.
Valves isolate and control flow in every pipeline; seats and packing wear, and new networks, plants and shutdowns each need valves in pressure-rated, tested batches.
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 butterfly valves from us mainly for water treatment and distribution and steam and boiler lines.
Who buys butterfly valves: 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 butterfly valves from us mainly for oil & gas and refineries and chemical and pharmaceutical plants.
Who buys butterfly valves: Power plants · Utilities · Transmission contractors
Water supply & treatment in Iraq
Water treatment and irrigation projects need pumps, valves and pipes.
In Iraq, water utilities and treatment plants buy butterfly valves from us mainly for hvac and fire protection and irrigation.
Who buys butterfly valves: Water utilities · Treatment plants · Irrigation schemes · Building services
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Iraq
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Iraq handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Iraq, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy butterfly valves from us mainly for water treatment and distribution and steam and boiler lines.
Who buys butterfly valves: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Typical uses: Water treatment and distribution · Steam and boiler lines · Oil & gas and refineries · Chemical and pharmaceutical plants · HVAC and fire protection · Irrigation.
Top 7 cities for butterfly valves in Iraq
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of butterfly valves. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Butterfly Valves 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
- 02Butterfly Valves in Nasiriyahvia Umm Qasr · 1–2 days by roadSouthern oil and power centre on the Euphrates.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsPower & utilities
- 03Butterfly Valves in Basravia Umm Qasr · 1 day by roadIraq's oil capital, surrounded by the Rumaila, West Qurna and Majnoon fields.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsPower & utilitiesMarine, ports & fisheries
- 04Butterfly Valves in Baghdadvia Umm Qasr · 3–4 days by roadThe capital and largest market, driving reconstruction, utilities and consumer-goods imports.Power & utilitiesWater supply & treatment
- 05Butterfly Valves 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
- 06Butterfly Valves in Karbalavia Umm Qasr · 2–3 days by roadPilgrimage city and site of a large new refinery.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 07Butterfly Valves in Umm Qasrport: Umm QasrIraq's main deep-water commercial port.Marine, ports & fisheries
Importing butterfly valves 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Iraq working day is covered |
| 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 |
Butterfly Valves specifications for Iraq
Typical specification range for industrial valves & strainers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Iraq's import requirements.
| Size range | 15 mm (½") to 600 mm (24") |
|---|---|
| Pressure class | PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, ANSI 150 / 300 / 600 |
| Body materials | CI, DI, WCB, A105, CF8, CF8M, bronze |
| End connections | Flanged, screwed, socket weld, butt weld, wafer, lug |
| Operation | Hand wheel, lever, gear, pneumatic or electric actuator |
Standards: API 600, API 602, API 6D, BS 5351, IS 778, ASME B16.34 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.