Active yeast imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of active yeast by Iraq reached $23.8 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $30.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $23.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $30.3M | 13.6K t |
Where Iraq imports active yeast from
China alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.4M | 56% |
| Turkey | $10.3M | 43% |
| France | $26K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.1% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, close to the world average of $2.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq active yeast imports (HS 2102.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2102.10: Yeasts: active.
Common questions
What is the value of active yeast imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported active yeast worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply active yeast to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Turkey (43%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of active yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of active yeast to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.3 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for active yeast?
The HS code for active yeast is subheading 2102.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
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