Malt extract imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported malt extract worth $224.6 million (50.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $437.4 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 | $224.6M | 50.2K t |
| 2023 | $358.0M | 94.1K t |
| 2022 | $329.5M | 83.4K t |
| 2021 | $411.9M | 121.0K t |
| 2020 | $437.4M | 128.2K t |
| 2019 | $375.5M | 120.5K t |
| 2018 | $250.5M | 85.1K t |
| 2017 | $142.3M | 39.6K t |
Where Iraq imports malt extract from
Most of the value came from France (22%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Ireland (20%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $50.2M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44.4M | 20% |
| Ireland | $44.1M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $28.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $8.3M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $7.0M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $5.1M | 2.3% |
| New Zealand | $4.4M | 2% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.10 | Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale | 68% |
| 1901.90 | Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 | 30% |
| 1901.20 | Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, 26% above the world average of $3.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported malt extract worth $224.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Iraq?
France was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Ireland (20%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $3.56 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 malt extract to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $142.3 million in 2017 to $224.6 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2020 at $437.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1901.10 (67% of the value) and 1901.90 (30%). 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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