Cigars imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported cigars worth $2.8 million (27 tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.6 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 | $2.8M | 27 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 127 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 269 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 197 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 83 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 78 t |
| 2017 | $629K | 6 t |
Where Iraq imports cigars from
The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), Italy (18%), Switzerland (16%). Among the main suppliers, Armenia grew fastest (+652% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 38% |
| Italy | $510K | 18% |
| Switzerland | $438K | 16% |
| Cyprus | $223K | 8% |
| Dominican Republic | $123K | 4.4% |
| Nicaragua | $121K | 4.3% |
| United States | $73K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 2.1% |
| Armenia | $53K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $102.82 per kg, 65% above the world average of $62.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq cigars imports (HS 2402.10): 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 2402.10: Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.
Common questions
What is the value of cigars imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cigars worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigars to Iraq?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Switzerland (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Armenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $102.82 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $62.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigars to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $629 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 343%. The peak was 2022 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigars?
The HS code for cigars is subheading 2402.10. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
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