Steel Rebar Supply to Baghdad, Iraq
German-standard B500B reinforcing steel — DIN 488 / EN 10080 certified, fully documented for export to Baghdad via Umm Qasr Port. Supporting Iraq’s reconstruction housing, bridge, and power infrastructure sector.
Rebar Baghdad: German Steel for Iraq’s Reconstruction Drive
Baghdad is at the centre of Iraq’s large-scale civil and infrastructure reconstruction programme. Active demand drivers include housing development — with significant public and private housing units under construction across Baghdad Governorate — bridge rehabilitation and new bridge construction, and power sector civil works including substations, cooling structures, and plant foundations. These project types require reinforcing steel that meets internationally recognised engineering specifications.
International contractors and engineering firms active in Iraq increasingly specify EN 10080 / DIN 488 B500B reinforcing steel to satisfy design codes and international financier requirements. Steel Rebar Germany supplies precisely this grade: hot-rolled ribbed bar, 500 MPa minimum yield, high ductility class B (k ≥ 1.08, Agt ≥ 5.0%), with full heat-traceable documentation for project inspection and customs clearance.
All exports to Baghdad are routed through Umm Qasr Port in Basra Governorate — Iraq’s primary commercial seaport — from where cargo proceeds overland to Baghdad via established freight corridors. Our documentation is prepared to align with Iraqi customs requirements and the needs of international project auditors.
Logistics: Germany to Baghdad via Umm Qasr
Structured export routing for reliable delivery to Iraqi project sites.
Port of Loading
Shipments depart from Hamburg, Bremen, or Rotterdam — major North Sea container and break-bulk hubs with regular Gulf of Arabia services.
Discharge: Umm Qasr
Umm Qasr is Iraq’s primary deep-water commercial port. It handles both containerised and break-bulk cargo. Cargo then moves overland approximately 550 km north to Baghdad.
Packing Modes
Bars to 12 m in seaworthy bundles (~2 t) in 40-ft containers. Longer sections or bulk volumes shipped break-bulk. Mesh panels and coils containerised. We advise packing mode based on your diameter mix and volume.
Standard Comparability: B500B for Iraqi Projects
Iraqi structural engineering projects — particularly those with international involvement — commonly reference IQS 25 (the Iraqi national standard for reinforcing steel) or, on internationally financed projects, equivalent European or British standards. German DIN 488 B500B meets and typically exceeds the mechanical requirements of IQS 25 Grade IV rebar:
- Yield strength: B500B delivers 500 MPa minimum vs IQS 25 Grade IV’s 420 MPa minimum — superior strength performance
- Ribbed (deformed) surface for bond: fully compliant with deformed bar requirements
- Ductility class B: k ≥ 1.08, Agt ≥ 5.0% — suitable for seismic and dynamic load designs
- Full heat-traceable test documentation (EN 10204 3.1) for project quality records
We supply comparability information to assist project teams in assessing suitability. Formal approval authority rests with the project’s structural engineer and relevant Iraqi regulatory body. This is standard practice for internationally sourced construction materials.
Products Available for Baghdad Export
Complete range of German-standard reinforcing steel for Iraqi construction projects.
B500B Straight Bars
Diameters 8–40 mm, stock lengths 6–18 m. Hot-rolled ribbed — the primary grade for housing, bridges, and industrial foundations.
Rebar Coils (B500A/B)
6–16 mm for automated stirrup fabrication and site mesh production. Reduces cutting waste in high-volume reinforcement works.
Welded Mesh Panels
Standard Q/R panels and bespoke sizes per DIN 488-4. Efficient for slab-on-grade, retaining walls, and precast elements.
Rebar Couplers
Parallel-thread mechanical couplers dia 12–40 mm. Ideal for column-to-column and beam continuity connections in high-rise reconstruction.
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (kg/m) | Section (mm²) | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0.888 | 113 | Slabs, light beams |
| 16 | 1.58 | 201 | Beams, columns |
| 20 | 2.47 | 314 | Columns, foundations |
| 25 | 3.85 | 491 | Heavy columns, bridge piers |
| 32 | 6.31 | 804 | Transfer beams, piling |
| 40 | 9.86 | 1257 | Large pile caps, industrial |
Export Documentation for Iraq
Iraq’s import regime for steel requires a comprehensive documentation package. We supply:
- Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1) — heat-level chemical and mechanical data from an accredited third-party inspector.
- Certificate of Origin (Germany) — for customs classification and any preferential treatment under applicable trade arrangements.
- CE Declaration of Performance — reinforcing steel conformity under the EU Construction Products Regulation.
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List — HS code 7214.20 (deformed bars) or 7213.10 (wire rod/coil), itemised by bundle with weights and marks.
- Bill of Lading — clean on-board, countersigned by the carrier.
We work with experienced freight forwarders who manage Umm Qasr customs procedures and overland delivery arrangements to Baghdad. Buyers requiring additional authentication (e.g. legalisation at the Iraqi Embassy, CCPIT certification) can be supported — please advise at order stage.
Frequently Asked Questions — Rebar Export to Baghdad
What is the entry port for steel rebar shipments to Baghdad?
Does German B500B rebar meet Iraqi construction standards?
Can you provide documentation for Iraqi customs and project inspection?
What product types are suitable for Baghdad reconstruction projects?
How do I get a quote for rebar delivery to Baghdad?
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