Minced fish products imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of minced fish products by Iraq reached $9.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $9.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 895 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Iraq imports minced fish products from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.2M | 99% |
| Morocco | $68K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.87 per kg, 84% above the world average of $4.28. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq minced fish products imports (HS 1604.20): 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 1604.20: Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of minced fish products imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported minced fish products worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply minced fish products to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Morocco (1%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of minced fish products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.87 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $4.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of minced fish products to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for minced fish products?
The HS code for minced fish products is subheading 1604.20. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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