Gelatin imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported gelatin worth $4.7 million (902 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $4.7M | 902 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 725 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 484 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 731 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 835 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 443 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 261 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 282 t |
Where Iraq imports gelatin from
Most of the value came from Turkey (46%), Pakistan (30%), China (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.2M | 46% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 30% |
| China | $981K | 21% |
| Italy | $127K | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3503: Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading no. 3501.
Common questions
What is the value of gelatin imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported gelatin worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 902 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply gelatin to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Pakistan (30%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of gelatin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.26 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 gelatin to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for gelatin?
The HS code for gelatin is heading 3503. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3503.00. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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