Cut flowers imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cut flowers by Iraq reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.2 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 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 963 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 406 t |
Where Iraq imports cut flowers from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.0M | 88% |
| Lebanon | $385K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $125K | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $125K | 1.8% |
| Ecuador | $69K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $54K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.4% |
| China | $21K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0603
| 0603.11 | Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 61% |
| 0603.19 | Flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums… | 37% |
| 0603.90 | Flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared | 2.1% |
| 0603.14 | Flowers, cut: chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0.2% |
| 0603.15 | Flowers, cut: lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0.1% |
| 0603.12 | Flowers, cut: carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0.1% |
| 0603.13 | Flowers, cut: orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 23% below the world average of $5.84, 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 0603: Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of cut flowers imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cut flowers worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply cut flowers to Iraq?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Lebanon (6%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of cut flowers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $5.84 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 cut flowers to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 353%. The peak was 2019 at $19.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cut flowers?
The HS code for cut flowers is heading 0603. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0603.11 (61% of the value) and 0603.19 (36%). It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0603 page.
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