Animal feed imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported animal feed worth $240.8 million (310.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $240.8M | 310.2K t |
| 2023 | $224.0M | 299.1K t |
| 2022 | $281.5M | 512.4K t |
| 2021 | $171.3M | 250.9K t |
| 2020 | $133.5M | 159.0K t |
| 2019 | $95.0M | 143.7K t |
| 2018 | $118.7M | 212.8K t |
| 2017 | $108.6M | 254.2K t |
Where Iraq imports animal feed from
Turkey alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $138.8M | 58% |
| Belgium | $27.9M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $25.9M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.3M | 6% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 2.7% |
| France | $5.3M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $3.7M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 0.9% |
| China | $2.0M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding | 89% |
| 2309.10 | Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal feed exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported animal feed worth $227 thousand (219 tonnes). Pakistan alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $116K | 51% |
| Turkey | $91K | 40% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported animal feed worth $240.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 310.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($138.8 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.52 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 animal feed to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108.6 million in 2017 to $240.8 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $281.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export animal feed?
Yes. Iraq exported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Turkey and Kuwait. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $240.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (89% of the value) and 2309.10 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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