Frozen fish imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported frozen fish worth $19.2 million (12.0 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $72.2 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 | $19.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $46.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $72.2M | 29.7K t |
Where Iraq imports frozen fish from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Pakistan (24%), Myanmar (22%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 30% |
| Pakistan | $4.7M | 24% |
| Myanmar | $4.3M | 22% |
| India | $3.0M | 16% |
| Turkey | $701K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $490K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $56K | 0.3% |
| Mauritania | $51K | 0.3% |
| United States | $32K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.89 | Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 76% |
| 0303.59 | Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 10% |
| 0303.55 | Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 5% |
| 0303.14 | Fish: frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and… | 2.7% |
| 0303.25 | Fish: frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 2.5% |
| 0303.69 | Fish: frozen, of Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, Muraenolepididae, other than cod… | 1.5% |
| 0303.53 | Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets… | 0.4% |
| 0303.54 | Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.06, 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.
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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 0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported frozen fish worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Pakistan (24%) and Myanmar (22%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.06 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 fish to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.2 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2017 at $72.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0303.89 (76% of the value) and 0303.59 (10%). 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 0303 page.
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