Bread and baked goods imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $580.8 million of bread and baked goods in 2024 (214.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $580.8M | 214.2K t |
| 2023 | $591.7M | 210.8K t |
| 2022 | $646.1M | 347.5K t |
| 2021 | $535.6M | 352.3K t |
| 2020 | $535.3M | 342.0K t |
| 2019 | $525.1M | 308.1K t |
| 2018 | $568.5M | 281.9K t |
| 2017 | $489.9M | 242.3K t |
Where Iraq imports bread and baked goods from
Turkey alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $452.7M | 78% |
| Poland | $21.9M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $19.3M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.9M | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $9.9M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $9.8M | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $9.0M | 1.6% |
| Romania | $7.6M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $3.3M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.32 | Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa | 36% |
| 1905.90 | Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for… | 36% |
| 1905.31 | Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa | 28% |
| 1905.40 | Food preparations: rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa | 0.3% |
| 1905.20 | Food preparations: gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa | 0% |
| 1905.10 | Food preparations: crispbread, whether or not containing cocoa | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.59, 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.
Bread and baked goods exports from Iraq
Exports of bread and baked goods by Iraq reached $444 thousand in 2024 (155 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (36%), United Kingdom (16%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $159K | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 16% |
| Germany | $53K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 8.5% |
| United States | $36K | 8.2% |
| Norway | $20K | 4.6% |
| Bahrain | $18K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $14K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $14K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported bread and baked goods worth $580.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply bread and baked goods to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($452.7 million), followed by Poland (4%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.59 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 bread and baked goods to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $489.9 million in 2017 to $580.8 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $646.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export bread and baked goods?
Yes. Iraq exported $444 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $580.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1905.32 (36% of the value) and 1905.90 (36%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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