Nucleic acid imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $7.1 million of nucleic acid in 2024 (233 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $7.1M | 233 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 69 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 243 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 179 t |
| 2019 | $565K | 64 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 116 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 105 t |
Where Iraq imports nucleic acid from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 79% |
| Netherlands | $673K | 9.5% |
| India | $595K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $131K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $46K | 0.7% |
| United States | $36K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $8K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2934
| 2934.99 | Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934 | 99% |
| 2934.10 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused thiazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure | 1.1% |
| 2934.30 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing in the structure, a phenothiazine ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2934.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.33 per kg, 53% below the world average of $65.13, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 2934: Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of nucleic acid imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported nucleic acid worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 233 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply nucleic acid to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of nucleic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.33 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $65.13 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 nucleic acid to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for nucleic acid?
The HS code for nucleic acid is heading 2934. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2934.99 (99% of the value) and 2934.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2934 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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