Cinnamon imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.6 million of cinnamon in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 58% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.5 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 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Iraq imports cinnamon from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 99% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0906
| 0906.19 | Spices: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground | 98% |
| 0906.20 | Spices: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground | 1.7% |
| 0906.11 | Spices: cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.10, 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.
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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 0906: Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers.
Common questions
What is the value of cinnamon imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cinnamon worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply cinnamon to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Kuwait (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of cinnamon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.10 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 cinnamon to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $8.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cinnamon?
The HS code for cinnamon is heading 0906. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0906.19 (98% of the value) and 0906.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0906 page.
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