Alcohol imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $9.6 million of alcohol in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.1 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 | $9.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 33.8K t |
| 2022 | $39.1M | 82.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.0M | 79.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 21.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 28.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 8.9K t |
Where Iraq imports alcohol from
Most of the value came from Turkey (31%), India (26%), Indonesia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.0M | 31% |
| India | $2.5M | 26% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $935K | 9.7% |
| China | $489K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $359K | 3.7% |
| United States | $345K | 3.6% |
| Pakistan | $247K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $209K | 2.2% |
| France | $110K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.45 | Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol | 39% |
| 2905.43 | Alcohols: polyhydric, mannitol | 26% |
| 2905.32 | Alcohols: acyclic, diols: propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol) | 14% |
| 2905.12 | Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) | 9.7% |
| 2905.44 | Alcohols: polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol) | 6.1% |
| 2905.31 | Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol) | 2.1% |
| 2905.39 | Alcohols: acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) | 1.6% |
| 2905.11 | Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 114% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alcohol exports from Iraq
Exports of alcohol by Iraq reached $1.6 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 100% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported alcohol worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (26%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of alcohol to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2022 at $39.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export alcohol?
Yes. Iraq exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Turkey and India. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2905.45 (39% of the value) and 2905.43 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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