Food preparation equipment imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $10.3 million of food preparation equipment in 2024 (948 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.4 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 | $10.3M | 948 t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 994 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 819 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 456 t |
Where Iraq imports food preparation equipment from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Italy (18%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 40% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 18% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 16% |
| United States | $1.4M | 14% |
| Slovenia | $549K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $183K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $164K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $153K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $66K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.83 per kg, 67% below the world average of $33.05, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq food preparation equipment imports (HS 8419.81): 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 8419.81: Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparation equipment imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported food preparation equipment worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 948 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparation equipment to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.83 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparation equipment to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparation equipment?
The HS code for food preparation equipment is subheading 8419.81. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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