Amino acids (other) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported amino acids (other) worth $2.6 million (590 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 590 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 763 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 282 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 262 t |
| 2020 | $964K | 261 t |
| 2019 | $831K | 263 t |
| 2018 | $500K | 170 t |
| 2017 | $261K | 73 t |
Where Iraq imports amino acids (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), India (21%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 43% |
| India | $539K | 21% |
| Turkey | $406K | 16% |
| Germany | $403K | 16% |
| Sweden | $28K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $22K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.7% |
| France | $16K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, close to the world average of $4.33.
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 amino acids (other) imports (HS 2922.49): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2922.49: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their esters: salts thereof, excluding lysine, glutamic acid, anthranalic acid and tilidine, their esters and salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of amino acids (other) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported amino acids (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 590 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply amino acids (other) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (21%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of amino acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of amino acids (other) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $260 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 887%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for amino acids (other)?
The HS code for amino acids (other) is subheading 2922.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World amino acids (other) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Iraq
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.