Live cattle imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live cattle by Iraq reached $519.0 million in 2024 (216.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 150 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 210% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $519.0M | 216.2K t |
| 2023 | $167.4M | 67.3K t |
| 2022 | $107.3M | 44.7K t |
| 2021 | $73.6M | 36.6K t |
| 2020 | $125.9M | 74.2K t |
| 2019 | $154.1M | 84.5K t |
| 2018 | $104.7M | 49.2K t |
| 2017 | $120.5M | 60.3K t |
Where Iraq imports live cattle from
Brazil alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Armenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $299.1M | 58% |
| Colombia | $92.0M | 18% |
| Georgia | $43.6M | 8.4% |
| Uruguay | $37.3M | 7.2% |
| Armenia | $27.8M | 5.4% |
| Bulgaria | $12.0M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 0.8% |
| Moldova | $1.5M | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $751K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $500K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 98% |
| 0102.90 | Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo | 0.9% |
| 0102.21 | Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 32% below the world average of $3.51, 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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported live cattle worth $519.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 210% on 2023.
Which countries supply live cattle to Iraq?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($299.1 million), followed by Colombia (18%) and Georgia (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $3.51 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 live cattle to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120.5 million in 2017 to $519.0 million in 2024, an increase of 331%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0102.29 (98% of the value) and 0102.90 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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