Ginger and spices imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ginger and spices by Iraq reached $18.3 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $18.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 5.3K t |
Where Iraq imports ginger and spices from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.1M | 55% |
| China | $3.0M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 8.5% |
| Lebanon | $476K | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $441K | 2.4% |
| United States | $396K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $165K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $138K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $72K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.30 | Spices: turmeric (curcuma) | 40% |
| 0910.99 | Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910 | 27% |
| 0910.11 | Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground | 16% |
| 0910.91 | Spices: mixtures of 2 or more products of different headings | 16% |
| 0910.12 | Spices: ginger, crushed or ground | 1.9% |
| 0910.20 | Spices: saffron | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ginger and spices exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported ginger and spices worth $650 thousand (883 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (36%), India (25%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $234K | 36% |
| India | $165K | 25% |
| Germany | $94K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 5.5% |
| United States | $18K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported ginger and spices worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply ginger and spices to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by China (16%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.23 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 ginger and spices to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export ginger and spices?
Yes. Iraq exported $650 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, India and Germany. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0910.30 (40% of the value) and 0910.99 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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