Jams and preserves imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported jams and preserves worth $9.9 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $48.2 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 | $9.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 21.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 24.7K t |
| 2018 | $40.5M | 34.5K t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 42.0K t |
Where Iraq imports jams and preserves from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.9M | 70% |
| Greece | $720K | 7.3% |
| India | $645K | 6.5% |
| Lebanon | $389K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $323K | 3.3% |
| France | $123K | 1.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $109K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $100K | 1% |
| Egypt | $94K | 1% |
| Belgium | $80K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2007
| 2007.99 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether… | 93% |
| 2007.10 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes: homogenised, cooked preparations, whether or not containing added sugar… | 5.3% |
| 2007.91 | Jams, jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of citrus fruit, being cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added… | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.42, 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.
Jams and preserves exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $2.8 million of jams and preserves in 2024 (982 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lebanon accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $2.7M | 97% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $18K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of jams and preserves imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported jams and preserves worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply jams and preserves to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Greece (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of jams and preserves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.42 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 jams and preserves to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2017 at $48.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export jams and preserves?
Yes. Iraq exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Germany and Turkey. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for jams and preserves?
The HS code for jams and preserves is heading 2007. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2007.99 (93% of the value) and 2007.10 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2007 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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