Dried lentils imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $216.6 million of dried lentils in 2024 (237.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 211 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $216.6M | 237.3K t |
| 2023 | $169.1M | 185.0K t |
| 2022 | $237.8M | 224.8K t |
| 2021 | $60.8M | 70.8K t |
| 2020 | $61.1M | 81.6K t |
| 2019 | $61.3M | 100.1K t |
| 2018 | $40.2M | 67.5K t |
| 2017 | $61.2M | 70.9K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
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 dried lentils imports (HS 0713.40): 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 0713.40: Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried lentils imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported dried lentils worth $216.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 237.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 211 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried lentils to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($200.4 million), followed by India (7%) and Uzbekistan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried lentils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried lentils to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.2 million in 2017 to $216.6 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2022 at $237.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $113.5 million a year.
Does Iraq also export dried lentils?
Yes. Iraq exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Lebanon and Egypt. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $213.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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