Iraq possesses the world's fifth-largest proven oil reserves, and its economy is overwhelmingly dependent on hydrocarbon production, primarily concentrated in the southern Basra region. The Ministry of Oil, through the Basra Oil Company (BOC), Dhi Qar Oil Company, and Missan Oil Company, continues to drive substantial investment in oil field development, well drilling, and pipeline infrastructure. Major fields including Rumaila (one of the world's largest), West Qurna, Zubair, Majnoon, and Halfaya require massive quantities of OCTG casing and tubing for ongoing drilling programs, as well as API 5L line pipe for flowlines, trunklines, and export pipelines. The Iraq-Turkey Pipeline (ITP) rehabilitation and the Basra-Aqaba export pipeline project represent transformative infrastructure investments that will demand large-diameter LSAW line pipe in the coming years.
Beyond upstream oil & gas, Iraq faces a critical need for water infrastructure rehabilitation. Decades of underinvestment have left water transmission and sewage networks in urgent need of replacement, with the Ministry of Water Resources and municipal governments across Baghdad, Basra, and other governorates prioritizing SSAW spiral welded steel pipe for water supply and sewage projects. The country's post-conflict reconstruction also drives demand for structural steel pipe for bridges, industrial facilities, and power plant construction. Sino East Steel has developed specialized expertise in serving the Iraqi market, with deep knowledge of the Umm Qasr port logistics chain, Iraqi customs documentation requirements (including Embassy legalization), and the inland transportation corridors connecting the southern ports to Basra, Nasiriyah, Baghdad, and Erbil.
Seamless and welded line pipe, B-X70 PSL1/PSL2, for Iraq's crude oil flowlines, gas gathering networks, and export pipeline connections. Suitable for Iraq's varied terrain from Basra desert to Kurdistan mountains.
OCTG casing and tubing in J55/K55 through P110 grades for Iraq's Basra region drilling operations. BTC and LTC connections standard; premium connections available for challenging well profiles.
Large-diameter SSAW spiral pipe (24" to 120" OD) for Iraq's water transmission mains, irrigation canals, and sewage networks. Internal cement mortar lining and external 3LPE coating for buried applications.
Three-layer polyethylene external coating for Iraq's buried pipelines, protecting against soil corrosion in the aggressive alkaline and saline conditions prevalent in southern Iraq. Compliant with DIN 30670 and ISO 21809-1.
Longitudinal submerged arc welded pipe for Iraq's major trunkline and export pipeline projects, including Basra-Aqaba and Iraq-Turkey Pipeline rehabilitation. DNV-OS-F101 qualification available.
Complete pipe fittings and flange packages for Iraq's pipeline tie-ins, station piping, and manifold construction. Butt weld fittings in ASTM A234 WPB, flanges in A105, and forged fittings for small-bore connections.
Proven track record of delivering to Umm Qasr Port (North and South terminals). We manage the complete logistics chain: ocean freight from Tianjin, Umm Qasr port operations, Iraqi Customs clearance, and inland trucking to Basra, Baghdad, and Kurdistan Region sites — including security coordination when required.
Complete documentation packages tailored to Iraqi import requirements: Iraqi Embassy-legalized Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Conformity (CoC) per Iraqi Standardization and Quality Control, Packing List, Bill of Lading, MTC, and inspection reports.
Our manufacturer-direct pricing model is especially advantageous for Iraq's price-sensitive reconstruction market. We eliminate trading company margins while maintaining full quality control from raw material to finished pipe.
With multiple production lines across partner mills, we can rapidly mobilize for urgent Iraqi requirements. Standard OCTG and line pipe can be in production within 2-3 weeks of order confirmation, with partial shipments possible for time-critical projects.
Our products are manufactured with Iraq's operating environment in mind — from the high-temperature desert conditions of Basra to the corrosive soil conditions across the Mesopotamian plain. Full NDT, hydrostatic testing, and third-party inspection ensure reliable performance.
Our Dubai-based Middle East commercial office provides convenient communication, faster document processing, and banking facilitation for Iraqi customers. We can structure transactions to accommodate the specific requirements of Iraqi banks and trade finance instruments.
Supplied API 5CT J55/K55 and N80 casing (7", 9-5/8", and 13-3/8" OD) with BTC connections for the Rumaila field infill drilling program. All casing was full-length UT inspected, drift tested, and hydrostatically tested per API 5CT. Third-party inspection by Bureau Veritas. Delivered via container vessels to Umm Qasr South Port with Iraqi Embassy-legalized documentation and coordinated inland transport to the Rumaila drilling camp.
Provided SSAW spiral welded steel pipe (36", 48", and 60" OD) with internal cement mortar lining and external 3LPE coating for the Basra water supply improvement project. Pipes were manufactured to AWWA C200 and ISO 3183 standards with 100% UT and RT of weld seams. Delivered via break-bulk vessel to Umm Qasr with rubber ring joints for field assembly. Coordinated with Iraqi government inspectors for pre-shipment verification at our Tianjin facility.
Yes. We are actively supplying API 5L line pipe, OCTG casing and tubing, and SSAW water transmission pipe for Iraq's oil field rehabilitation and pipeline reconstruction programs in the Basra region. We have experience navigating Iraq's import procedures and delivering to Umm Qasr port.
Yes. Umm Qasr Port (both North and South terminals) is our primary entry point for Iraq shipments. We arrange containerized and break-bulk shipments with 25-35 day ocean transit from Tianjin/Xingang. We also coordinate with Iraqi freight forwarders for customs clearance and inland transport to Basra, Baghdad, and Kurdistan Region sites.
Absolutely. We provide API 5CT OCTG casing and tubing (J55 through P110) for drilling operations in Iraq's southern oil fields, including Rumaila, West Qurna, Zubair, and Majnoon. Our OCTG is suitable for Iraq's varied reservoir conditions, with sour-service grades available for H2S-containing formations.
We supply SSAW spiral welded steel pipe (24" to 120" OD) with internal cement mortar lining and external 3LPE coating for Iraq's water transmission, irrigation, and sewage projects. Our water pipe meets AWWA C200 and ISO 3183 standards, and we can provide rubber ring joint or welded joint options per project requirements.
We have extensive experience managing Iraq-bound logistics. Our approach includes: booking with carriers experienced in Umm Qasr calls, preparing Iraqi Embassy-legalized documentation (Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice), coordinating with Iraqi customs agents for pre-arrival clearance, arranging armed security for inland transport when required, and offering CIF/FOB Umm Qasr incoterms.
We offer flexible arrangements including T/T (advance + against documents), irrevocable L/C confirmed by international banks, and for established trading relationships with Iraqi partners, we can structure transactions through our Dubai liaison office for smoother banking and faster documentation processing.
Contact our Iraq market specialists for a competitive quotation with full logistics support.
