Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $13.0 million (35.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 82% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $204.3 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 | $13.0M | 35.5K t |
| 2023 | $70.4M | 85.7K t |
| 2022 | $204.3M | 283.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.9M | 65.9K t |
| 2020 | $46.6M | 274.1K t |
| 2019 | $72.1M | 335.5K t |
| 2018 | $72.5M | 262.5K t |
| 2017 | $44.1M | 163.9K t |
Where Iraq imports nitrogen fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Turkey (37%), Saudi Arabia (31%), Bahrain (19%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.8M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.0M | 31% |
| Bahrain | $2.5M | 19% |
| Slovakia | $383K | 3% |
| Poland | $291K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $245K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $167K | 1.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $121K | 0.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $118K | 0.9% |
| China | $115K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.10 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution | 89% |
| 3102.60 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate | 4.2% |
| 3102.90 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings | 3% |
| 3102.80 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution | 1.3% |
| 3102.21 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate | 1% |
| 3102.30 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution | 1% |
| 3102.29 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other than ammonium sulphate | 0.4% |
| 3102.50 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, sodium nitrate | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $433 thousand of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). India alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+618% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $327K | 75% |
| Kazakhstan | $106K | 25% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (31%) and Bahrain (19%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.32 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 nitrogen fertilizer to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.1 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $204.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Iraq exported $433 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Kazakhstan and Spain. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3102.10 (89% of the value) and 3102.60 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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