Live sheep and goats imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported live sheep and goats worth $8.1 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 129% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.9 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 | $8.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 479 t |
| 2019 | $368K | 136 t |
| 2018 | $11K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $25K | 4 t |
Where Iraq imports live sheep and goats from
Armenia alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Armenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | $6.7M | 83% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 15% |
| Georgia | $193K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $48K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0104
| 0104.10 | Sheep: live | 99% |
| 0104.20 | Goats: live | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 34% below the world average of $4.23, 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.
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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 0104: Sheep and goats; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live sheep and goats imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported live sheep and goats worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply live sheep and goats to Iraq?
Armenia was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Georgia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of live sheep and goats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $4.23 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 sheep and goats to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $38.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for live sheep and goats?
The HS code for live sheep and goats is heading 0104. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0104.10 (99% of the value) and 0104.20 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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