Lamb and mutton imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported lamb and mutton worth $45.8 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 282% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $45.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 392 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 260 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 546 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 566 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 523 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Iraq imports lamb and mutton from
Australia alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $42.7M | 93% |
| Uruguay | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Moldova | $601K | 1.3% |
| New Zealand | $205K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $178K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $176K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $115K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 0.2% |
| India | $73K | 0.2% |
| China | $70K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0204
| 0204.42 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen | 59% |
| 0204.30 | Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen | 18% |
| 0204.41 | Meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen | 12% |
| 0204.22 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled | 6.9% |
| 0204.43 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen | 3% |
| 0204.10 | Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled | 1% |
| 0204.21 | Meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled | 0.4% |
| 0204.23 | Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.86 per kg, 38% below the world average of $6.21, 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?
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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 0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of lamb and mutton imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported lamb and mutton worth $45.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 282% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamb and mutton to Iraq?
Australia was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($42.7 million), followed by Uruguay (4%) and Moldova (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamb and mutton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $6.21 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 lamb and mutton to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $45.8 million in 2024, an increase of 751%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for lamb and mutton?
The HS code for lamb and mutton is heading 0204. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0204.42 (59% of the value) and 0204.30 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
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