Grated cheese imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grated cheese by Iraq reached $35.0 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% 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 | $35.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $41.5M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $33.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 3.6K t |
Where Iraq imports grated cheese from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $19.9M | 57% |
| France | $11.6M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| United States | $364K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $295K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $129K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $90K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, 21% below the world average of $6.39, 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 grated cheese imports (HS 0406.20): 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 0406.20: Dairy produce: cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of grated cheese imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported grated cheese worth $35.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply grated cheese to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by France (33%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of grated cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $6.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grated cheese to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $35.0 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2022 at $41.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for grated cheese?
The HS code for grated cheese is subheading 0406.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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