Frozen mutton carcasses imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $5.5 million of frozen mutton carcasses in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 150% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 103% 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 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 640 t |
| 2022 | $96K | 20 t |
| 2020 | $195K | 39 t |
| 2019 | $209K | 55 t |
| 2018 | $79K | 11 t |
Where Iraq imports frozen mutton carcasses from
Australia alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $5.0M | 91% |
| Uruguay | $388K | 7.1% |
| Spain | $91K | 1.7% |
| Moldova | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, close to the world average of $3.75.
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 mutton carcasses imports (HS 0204.41): 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 0204.41: Meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen mutton carcasses imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported frozen mutton carcasses worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 114 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 150% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mutton carcasses to Iraq?
Australia was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Uruguay (7%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of frozen mutton carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen mutton carcasses to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79 thousand in 2018 to $5.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mutton carcasses?
The HS code for frozen mutton carcasses is subheading 0204.41. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
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