Frozen vegetables imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen vegetables by Iraq reached $16.9 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.8 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 | $16.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 54.8K t |
| 2021 | $31.6M | 45.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 29.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 29.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 27.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 15.5K t |
Where Iraq imports frozen vegetables from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $9.5M | 56% |
| Turkey | $5.7M | 34% |
| Serbia | $1.0M | 6% |
| India | $187K | 1.1% |
| United States | $143K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $102K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $70K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $61K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0710
| 0710.80 | Vegetables: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen | 50% |
| 0710.90 | Vegetable mixtures: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 18% |
| 0710.40 | Vegetables: sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 13% |
| 0710.21 | Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 6.2% |
| 0710.22 | Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 6.2% |
| 0710.29 | Vegetables, leguminous: (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 2.4% |
| 0710.10 | Vegetables: potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 2.2% |
| 0710.30 | Vegetables: spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0710.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen vegetables exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported frozen vegetables worth $207 thousand (56 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $199K | 96% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 3.8% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen vegetables imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported frozen vegetables worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen vegetables to Iraq?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Turkey (34%) and Serbia (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.36 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 vegetables to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $42.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export frozen vegetables?
Yes. Iraq exported $207 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Saudi Arabia and Luxembourg. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen vegetables?
The HS code for frozen vegetables is heading 0710. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0710.80 (50% of the value) and 0710.90 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0710 page.
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