Fresh cut roses imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh cut roses by Iraq reached $4.2 million in 2024 (816 tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 74% 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 | $4.2M | 816 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 943 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 409 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 301 t |
| 2020 | $769K | 190 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 322 t |
| 2018 | $143K | 61 t |
| 2017 | $87K | 33 t |
Where Iraq imports fresh cut roses from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.6M | 86% |
| Lebanon | $385K | 9.2% |
| Pakistan | $108K | 2.6% |
| Ecuador | $68K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, close to the world average of $6.13.
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 fresh cut roses imports (HS 0603.11): 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 0603.11: Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut roses imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported fresh cut roses worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 816 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut roses to Iraq?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Lebanon (9%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut roses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cut roses to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut roses?
The HS code for fresh cut roses is subheading 0603.11. 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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