Animal waste and byproducts imports in Iraq: data and top supplier countries
Imports of animal waste and byproducts by Iraq reached $2.9 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). That is 170% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% 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 | $2.9M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $287K | 6 t |
| 2021 | $182K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $216K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $296K | 71 t |
| 2018 | $211K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $84K | 1 t |
Where Iraq imports animal waste and byproducts from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 83% |
| Germany | $356K | 12% |
| Ireland | $61K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0511
| 0511.10 | Animal products: bovine semen | 98% |
| 0511.99 | Animal products: n.e.c. in chapter 5 | 2.1% |
| 0511.91 | Animal products: of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
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 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported animal waste and byproducts worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 170% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal waste and byproducts to Iraq?
The United States was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Ireland (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
How have imports of animal waste and byproducts to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for animal waste and byproducts?
The HS code for animal waste and byproducts is heading 0511. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0511.10 (98% of the value) and 0511.99 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0511 page.
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