Crude sunflower or safflower oil imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $388.5 million of crude sunflower or safflower oil in 2024 (424.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $730.0 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 | $388.5M | 424.9K t |
| 2023 | $364.9M | 337.1K t |
| 2022 | $730.0M | 497.3K t |
| 2021 | $409.8M | 336.3K t |
| 2020 | $368.8M | 514.6K t |
| 2019 | $47.5M | 70.2K t |
| 2018 | $50.0M | 66.4K t |
| 2017 | $104.2M | 142.9K t |
Where Iraq imports crude sunflower or safflower oil from
Most of the value came from Ukraine (34%), Turkey (27%), Bulgaria (26%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $131.0M | 34% |
| Turkey | $104.0M | 27% |
| Bulgaria | $100.1M | 26% |
| Argentina | $53.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
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 crude sunflower or safflower oil imports (HS 1512.11): 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 1512.11: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude sunflower or safflower oil imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $388.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 424.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 183 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude sunflower or safflower oil to Iraq?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($131.0 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and Bulgaria (26%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude sunflower or safflower oil to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.2 million in 2017 to $388.5 million in 2024, an increase of 273%. The peak was 2022 at $730.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $307.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.11. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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