Infant formula imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $151.6 million of infant formula in 2024 (21.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $151.6M | 21.0K t |
| 2023 | $157.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $149.2M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $145.0M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $174.2M | 24.1K t |
| 2019 | $152.6M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $92.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $81.2M | 12.3K t |
Where Iraq imports infant formula from
Most of the value came from France (33%), Saudi Arabia (29%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $49.6M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44.0M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $22.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $14.1M | 9.3% |
| Ireland | $5.1M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $2.7M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.22 per kg, close to the world average of $8.59.
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 infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported infant formula worth $151.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Iraq?
France was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($49.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (29%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.22 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of infant formula to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.2 million in 2017 to $151.6 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2020 at $174.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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