Medicinal plants imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.4 million of medicinal plants in 2024 (801 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 801 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Iraq imports medicinal plants from
Most of the value came from India (33%), Egypt (27%), Turkey (22%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $779K | 33% |
| Egypt | $643K | 27% |
| Turkey | $518K | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $203K | 8.6% |
| Pakistan | $121K | 5.1% |
| China | $65K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Medicinal plants exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported medicinal plants worth $328 thousand (50 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $324K | 99% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported medicinal plants worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 801 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicinal plants to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($779 thousand), followed by Egypt (27%) and Turkey (22%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.90 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 medicinal plants to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $2.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export medicinal plants?
Yes. Iraq exported $328 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Germany and Norway. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1211.90. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1211 page.
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