Corn seed imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $8.7 million of corn seed in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.3 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 | $8.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 384 t |
Where Iraq imports corn seed from
Most of the value came from Turkey (48%), Serbia (32%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.2M | 48% |
| Serbia | $2.8M | 32% |
| Italy | $554K | 6.3% |
| Croatia | $454K | 5.2% |
| Greece | $225K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $216K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $187K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $92K | 1.1% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, 179% above the world average of $1.28. 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 corn seed imports (HS 1005.10): 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 1005.10: Cereals: maize (corn), seed.
Common questions
What is the value of corn seed imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported corn seed worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn seed to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Serbia (32%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 179% above the world average of $1.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn seed to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 469%. The peak was 2023 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn seed?
The HS code for corn seed is subheading 1005.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
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