Hard aged cheese imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $55.5 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $179.4 million.
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 | $55.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $55.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $125.8M | 71.0K t |
| 2021 | $121.7M | 76.3K t |
| 2020 | $111.9M | 68.5K t |
| 2019 | $136.4M | 63.3K t |
| 2018 | $179.4M | 52.1K t |
| 2017 | $177.8M | 51.8K t |
Where Iraq imports hard aged cheese from
Most of the value came from Turkey (45%), Saudi Arabia (38%), Denmark (3%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $24.9M | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.4M | 39% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 1.8% |
| Hungary | $979K | 1.8% |
| United States | $696K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $515K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese exports from Iraq
Exports of hard aged cheese by Iraq reached $202 thousand in 2024 (30 tonnes). Turkey alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $191K | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported hard aged cheese worth $55.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (38%) and Denmark (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $177.8 million in 2017 to $55.5 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $179.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $120.5 million a year.
Does Iraq also export hard aged cheese?
Yes. Iraq exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Canada. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $55.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. 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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