Citric acid imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $14.0 million of citric acid in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.5 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 | $14.0M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 8.8K t |
Where Iraq imports citric acid from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 84% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 9.8% |
| Ireland | $757K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $23K | 0.2% |
| India | $14K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.12, 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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The shipment records behind Iraq citric acid imports (HS 2918.14): 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 2918.14: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of citric acid imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported citric acid worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply citric acid to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Ireland (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of citric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of citric acid to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for citric acid?
The HS code for citric acid is subheading 2918.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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