Fresh fish imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported fresh fish worth $6.6 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 134% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $72.3 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 | $6.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 23.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 15.6K t |
| 2020 | $30.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.1M | 28.6K t |
| 2018 | $72.3M | 32.3K t |
| 2017 | $44.7M | 17.4K t |
Where Iraq imports fresh fish from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.3M | 97% |
| Myanmar | $116K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $55K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $30K | 0.5% |
| Senegal | $7K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.89 | Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | 61% |
| 0302.73 | Fish: fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | 22% |
| 0302.11 | Fish: fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus… | 7.7% |
| 0302.85 | Fish: fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | 3.5% |
| 0302.14 | Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of… | 3.2% |
| 0302.84 | Fish: fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | 2.5% |
| 0302.29 | Fish: fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to… | 0.1% |
| 0302.19 | Fish: fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 80% below the world average of $6.18, 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 0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported fresh fish worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 134% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh fish to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Myanmar (2%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $6.18 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 fresh fish to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.7 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2018 at $72.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0302.89 (61% of the value) and 0302.73 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0302 page.
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