Butter and dairy spreads imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter and dairy spreads by Iraq reached $34.0 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $34.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Iraq imports butter and dairy spreads from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (31%), Denmark (27%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.5M | 31% |
| Denmark | $9.3M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 11% |
| Egypt | $3.4M | 10% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| France | $987K | 2.9% |
| Kuwait | $910K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $871K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $860K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.90 | Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads) | 53% |
| 0405.10 | Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter | 45% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy produce: dairy spreads | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.36 per kg, 24% above the world average of $6.74. 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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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 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported butter and dairy spreads worth $34.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to Iraq?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Denmark (27%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.36 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $6.74 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 butter and dairy spreads to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $34.0 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0405.90 (53% of the value) and 0405.10 (45%). 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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