Frozen whole chickens imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen whole chickens by Iraq reached $363.5 million in 2024 (195.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 215 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $363.5M | 195.6K t |
| 2023 | $412.2M | 236.8K t |
| 2022 | $423.0M | 255.3K t |
| 2021 | $276.6M | 182.9K t |
| 2020 | $232.1M | 210.5K t |
| 2019 | $286.7M | 213.6K t |
| 2018 | $309.6M | 237.0K t |
| 2017 | $354.2M | 253.9K t |
Where Iraq imports frozen whole chickens from
Turkey alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $249.8M | 69% |
| Brazil | $83.9M | 23% |
| Ukraine | $28.1M | 7.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 0.4% |
| Moldova | $279K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $11K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen whole chickens exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $1.1 million of frozen whole chickens in 2024 (522 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.1M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq frozen whole chickens imports (HS 0207.12): 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 0207.12: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen whole chickens imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported frozen whole chickens worth $363.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 195.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen whole chickens to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($249.8 million), followed by Brazil (23%) and Ukraine (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.66 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 whole chickens to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $354.2 million in 2017 to $363.5 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $423.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $332.2 million a year.
Does Iraq also export frozen whole chickens?
Yes. Iraq exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $362.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen whole chickens?
The HS code for frozen whole chickens is subheading 0207.12. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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