Fatty acid exports from Iraq: data, top buyers and prices
Iraq exported $10.8 million of fatty acid in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 122% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $673K | 583 t |
| 2017 | $41K | 40 t |
Where Iraq exports fatty acid to
India alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.4M | 78% |
| Spain | $957K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $555K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $465K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $328K | 3% |
| China | $118K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.19 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids) | 100% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 51% below the world average of $1.24, 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.
Fatty acid imports to Iraq
In 2024, Iraq imported fatty acid worth $2.2 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Indonesia (50%), Bulgaria (22%), Malaysia (21%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+944% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 50% |
| Bulgaria | $487K | 23% |
| Malaysia | $450K | 21% |
| Turkey | $93K | 4.3% |
| India | $51K | 2.4% |
| China | $4K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid exported by Iraq?
Iraq exported fatty acid worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy fatty acid from Iraq?
India was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Spain (9%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $1.24 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 exports of fatty acid from Iraq changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41 thousand in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also import fatty acid?
Yes. Iraq imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Bulgaria and Malaysia. On balance Iraq is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3823.19. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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