Glucose syrup imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glucose syrup by Iraq reached $13.8 million in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $13.8M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 9.3K t |
Where Iraq imports glucose syrup from
Turkey alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $12.2M | 89% |
| Saudi Arabia | $757K | 5.5% |
| India | $309K | 2.2% |
| China | $304K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $122K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 glucose syrup imports (HS 1702.30): 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 1702.30: Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of glucose syrup imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported glucose syrup worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply glucose syrup to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (5%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of glucose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glucose syrup to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 270%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glucose syrup?
The HS code for glucose syrup is subheading 1702.30. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
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