Cloves imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported cloves worth $2.9 million (787 tonnes). That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 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 | $2.9M | 787 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 976 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 819 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 769 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 535 t |
| 2017 | $531K | 301 t |
Where Iraq imports cloves from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0907
| 0907.10 | Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground | 99% |
| 0907.20 | Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), crushed or ground | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 0907: Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems).
Common questions
What is the value of cloves imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cloves worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 787 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply cloves to Iraq?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Madagascar (26%) and Kuwait (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of cloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.89 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 cloves to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $530 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 444%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cloves?
The HS code for cloves is heading 0907. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0907.10 (99% of the value) and 0907.20 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0907 page.
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