Frozen beef imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported frozen beef worth $414.8 million (137.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $414.8M | 137.6K t |
| 2023 | $309.8M | 122.8K t |
| 2022 | $230.3M | 94.6K t |
| 2021 | $224.4M | 87.7K t |
| 2020 | $165.8M | 62.5K t |
| 2019 | $194.2M | 78.6K t |
| 2018 | $210.0M | 77.7K t |
| 2017 | $175.7M | 68.4K t |
Where Iraq imports frozen beef from
India alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $374.4M | 90% |
| Brazil | $30.4M | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 0.6% |
| United States | $2.4M | 0.6% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 0.3% |
| Paraguay | $1.3M | 0.3% |
| Colombia | $1.2M | 0.3% |
| Spain | $476K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $131K | 0% |
| France | $125K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 100% |
| 0202.20 | Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen | 0.3% |
| 0202.10 | Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 38% below the world average of $4.82, 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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported frozen beef worth $414.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($374.4 million), followed by Brazil (7%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $4.82 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 frozen beef to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.7 million in 2017 to $414.8 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0202.30 (100% of the value) and 0202.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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