Frozen lamb carcasses imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $8.3 million of frozen lamb carcasses in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 157 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10406% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% 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 | $8.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $79K | 18 t |
| 2022 | $3K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $3K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $272K | 88 t |
| 2019 | $29K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $6K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $157K | 37 t |
Where Iraq imports frozen lamb carcasses from
Australia alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $7.7M | 93% |
| Uruguay | $486K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.5% |
| Moldova | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.53 per kg, 21% below the world average of $5.77, 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 frozen lamb carcasses imports (HS 0204.30): 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 0204.30: Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen lamb carcasses imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported frozen lamb carcasses worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 157 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports.
Which countries supply frozen lamb carcasses to Iraq?
Australia was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Uruguay (6%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of frozen lamb carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.53 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen lamb carcasses to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $157 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen lamb carcasses?
The HS code for frozen lamb carcasses is subheading 0204.30. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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