Medicament imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medicament by Iraq reached $11.0 million in 2024 (991 tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $24.5 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 | $11.0M | 991 t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 470 t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 434 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 252 t |
| 2020 | $22.7M | 285 t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 750 t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Iraq imports medicament from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (28%), China (20%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $3.1M | 28% |
| China | $2.2M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 9.2% |
| India | $899K | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $878K | 8% |
| Kuwait | $870K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $221K | 2% |
| Australia | $220K | 2% |
| Italy | $140K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail… | 48% |
| 3003.90 | Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail… | 35% |
| 3003.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in… | 8.8% |
| 3003.41 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for… | 7.1% |
| 3003.49 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic… | 0.4% |
| 3003.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.13 per kg, 85% below the world average of $72.93, 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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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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported medicament worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 991 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Iraq?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (20%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 685% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.13 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $72.93 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 medicament to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $24.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3003.39 (48% of the value) and 3003.90 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
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