Antibiotics (other) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $13.4 million of antibiotics (other) in 2024 (104 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $13.4M | 104 t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 180 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 164 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 215 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 70 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 58 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 70 t |
Where Iraq imports antibiotics (other) from
Most of the value came from China (37%), India (23%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $129.18 per kg, close to the world average of $116.78.
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 antibiotics (other) imports (HS 2941.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2941.90: Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotics (other) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported antibiotics (other) worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotics (other) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by India (23%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $129.18 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $116.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotics (other) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 474%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotics (other)?
The HS code for antibiotics (other) is subheading 2941.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 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.
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