Meat and poultry processing machinery imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $4.3 million of meat and poultry processing machinery in 2024 (517 tonnes). Value fell 89% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $40.6 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 | $4.3M | 517 t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 740 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 598 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 711 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 570 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 379 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 314 t |
Where Iraq imports meat and poultry processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Turkey (35%), Italy (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 44% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 35% |
| Italy | $597K | 14% |
| Germany | $210K | 4.9% |
| Poland | $54K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $23K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.4% |
| United States | $16K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.37 per kg, 75% below the world average of $33.55, 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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The shipment records behind Iraq meat and poultry processing machinery imports (HS 8438.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8438.50: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and poultry processing machinery imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 517 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and poultry processing machinery to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (35%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and poultry processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.37 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $33.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat and poultry processing machinery to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2023 at $40.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery?
The HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery is subheading 8438.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
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