Canned vegetables imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported canned vegetables worth $85.4 million (48.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $183.0 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 | $85.4M | 48.2K t |
| 2023 | $62.1M | 41.4K t |
| 2022 | $79.5M | 57.5K t |
| 2021 | $70.8M | 55.0K t |
| 2020 | $85.8M | 68.1K t |
| 2019 | $86.9M | 76.3K t |
| 2018 | $183.0M | 99.1K t |
| 2017 | $174.1M | 78.0K t |
Where Iraq imports canned vegetables from
Most of the value came from Turkey (48%), Egypt (28%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $40.9M | 48% |
| Egypt | $23.6M | 28% |
| China | $12.9M | 15% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $776K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $582K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $202K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2005
| 2005.70 | Vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | 75% |
| 2005.80 | Vegetable preparations: sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | 13% |
| 2005.99 | Vegetable preparations: vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic… | 7.7% |
| 2005.20 | Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | 2.3% |
| 2005.51 | Vegetable preparations: beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | 0.8% |
| 2005.40 | Vegetable preparations: peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | 0.7% |
| 2005.59 | Vegetable preparations: beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | 0.1% |
| 2005.10 | Vegetable preparations: homogenised vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canned vegetables exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported canned vegetables worth $236 thousand (120 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (28%), Germany (25%), Australia (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $67K | 28% |
| Germany | $60K | 25% |
| Australia | $56K | 24% |
| Turkey | $37K | 16% |
| Austria | $5K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $3K | 1.3% |
| New Zealand | $3K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.8% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0.1% |
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 2005: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006.
Common questions
What is the value of canned vegetables imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported canned vegetables worth $85.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned vegetables to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($40.9 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.15 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 canned vegetables to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $174.1 million in 2017 to $85.4 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $183.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export canned vegetables?
Yes. Iraq exported $236 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Australia. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $85.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned vegetables?
The HS code for canned vegetables is heading 2005. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2005.70 (75% of the value) and 2005.80 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
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