Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) by Iraq reached $9.6 million in 2024 (153 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.7 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 | $9.6M | 153 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 219 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 192 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 80 t |
Where Iraq imports corticosteroid medicines (packaged) from
One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $6.1M | 63% |
| Belgium | $595K | 6.2% |
| India | $490K | 5.1% |
| Ukraine | $427K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $393K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $385K | 4% |
| France | $259K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $243K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $213K | 2.2% |
| China | $169K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.72 per kg, 54% below the world average of $137.60, 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 corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.32): 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 3004.32: Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Iraq?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Belgium (6%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.72 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $137.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2019 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.32. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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