Butter imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter by Iraq reached $15.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 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 | $15.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Iraq imports butter from
One supplier dominates: Denmark accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $9.3M | 61% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 8.6% |
| Kuwait | $910K | 6% |
| Turkey | $378K | 2.5% |
| India | $269K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $246K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $211K | 1.4% |
| France | $136K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $69K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.45 per kg, 26% above the world average of $6.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Iraq butter imports (HS 0405.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0405.10: Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter.
Common questions
What is the value of butter imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported butter worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter to Iraq?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.45 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butter to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter?
The HS code for butter is subheading 0405.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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