Citrus fruit imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of citrus fruit by Iraq reached $285.0 million in 2024 (405.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $285.0M | 405.1K t |
| 2023 | $262.6M | 460.7K t |
| 2022 | $173.3M | 669.3K t |
| 2021 | $228.5M | 625.0K t |
| 2020 | $248.7M | 553.1K t |
| 2019 | $200.9M | 553.7K t |
| 2018 | $246.5M | 685.6K t |
| 2017 | $174.7M | 466.8K t |
Where Iraq imports citrus fruit from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $205.3M | 72% |
| South Africa | $43.1M | 15% |
| Egypt | $27.4M | 9.6% |
| Kuwait | $3.1M | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $2.9M | 1% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 0.8% |
| Guatemala | $539K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $138K | 0.1% |
| China | $129K | 0.1% |
| India | $16K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0805
| 0805.50 | Fruit, edible: lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried | 47% |
| 0805.10 | Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried | 26% |
| 0805.21 | Fruit, edible: mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried | 26% |
| 0805.40 | Fruit, edible: grapefruit, including pomelos, fresh or dried | 1.3% |
| 0805.29 | Fruit, edible: tangelos, wilkings and similar citrus hybrid, fresh or dried | 0.6% |
| 0805.90 | Fruit, edible: citrus fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0805, fresh or dried | 0.2% |
| 0805.22 | Fruit, edible: clementines, fresh or dried | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.98, 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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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 0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus fruit imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported citrus fruit worth $285.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 405.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply citrus fruit to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($205.3 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.98 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 citrus fruit to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $174.7 million in 2017 to $285.0 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for citrus fruit?
The HS code for citrus fruit is heading 0805. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0805.50 (47% of the value) and 0805.10 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
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