The Kurdistan Region has imported more than 128 tons of gold and silver through Erbil International Airport since the beginning of 2026. The total value of these imports has exceeded $950 million. The figures reflect strong demand for precious metals and growing trade activity in the region.
According to an investigation, around 125 tons of silver entered the Kurdistan Region through Erbil International Airport between January 1 and June 14, 2026.
The imported silver carried different market values. About 70 tons were priced between $4,000 and $5,000 per kilogram. Meanwhile, another 50 tons had a value of between $2,500 and $3,500 per kilogram. Additionally, five tons of silver were valued at around $2,200 per kilogram.
Overall, the total value of the imported silver reached nearly $400 million.
At the same time, figures from Darasan Gold International (DGI) showed that more than 3.8 tons of gold entered the Kurdistan Region during the same period. DGI imports gold, silver, and minerals into the region.
Gold prices remained much higher than silver prices. Each kilogram of imported gold was worth more than $150,000. As a result, the total value of the imported gold reached approximately $540 million.
Combined imports of gold and silver have therefore exceeded $950 million during the first five and a half months of the year. The figures highlight the growing importance of precious metals in the Kurdistan Region’s economy.
Moreover, the large volume of imports shows Erbil International Airport’s expanding role as a major gateway for high-value commodities. The airport has become an important entry point for the region’s precious metals trade.
Industry experts expect strong demand for gold and silver to continue throughout the year. Many investors continue to seek safe-haven assets because of global economic uncertainty.
The latest figures also point to rising commercial activity in the precious metals market. They further underline the Kurdistan Region’s growing position as an important trading hub for gold and silver in Iraq and the wider Middle East.
