Ice cream imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $14.3 million of ice cream in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $169.5 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 | $14.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $62.1M | 32.0K t |
| 2021 | $41.0M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $40.6M | 22.4K t |
| 2019 | $88.5M | 36.8K t |
| 2018 | $169.5M | 53.0K t |
| 2017 | $160.6M | 50.1K t |
Where Iraq imports ice cream from
Turkey alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.1M | 78% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 13% |
| Ukraine | $334K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $256K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $232K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $191K | 1.3% |
| United States | $81K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $78K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $62K | 0.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $25K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, close to the world average of $3.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2105: Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of ice cream imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported ice cream worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ice cream to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and Ukraine (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 545% on the year.
What is the average import price of ice cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.66 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 ice cream to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $160.6 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, a fall of 91%. The peak was 2018 at $169.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ice cream?
The HS code for ice cream is heading 2105. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2105.00. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2105 page.
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