Apples and pears imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported apples and pears worth $70.3 million (67.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 130% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $173.3 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 | $70.3M | 67.7K t |
| 2023 | $30.6M | 95.6K t |
| 2022 | $93.1M | 421.7K t |
| 2021 | $127.0M | 491.2K t |
| 2020 | $132.8M | 416.1K t |
| 2019 | $173.3M | 460.6K t |
| 2018 | $118.9M | 290.9K t |
| 2017 | $129.9M | 384.7K t |
Where Iraq imports apples and pears from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Fruit, edible: apples, fresh | 65% |
| 0808.30 | Fruit, edible: pears, fresh | 34% |
| 0808.40 | Fruit, edible: quinces, fresh | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported apples and pears worth $70.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 130% on 2023.
Which countries supply apples and pears to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($67.1 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and Lebanon (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.08 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 apples and pears to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $129.9 million in 2017 to $70.3 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2019 at $173.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (65% of the value) and 0808.30 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0808 page.
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