Olive oil imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $5.1 million of olive oil in 2024 (654 tonnes). Value fell 8% 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 | $5.1M | 654 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 636 t |
Where Iraq imports olive oil from
Most of the value came from Turkey (42%), Spain (26%), Lebanon (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1509
| 1509.10 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 75% |
| 1509.90 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.79 per kg, close to the world average of $8.13.
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 1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of olive oil imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported olive oil worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 654 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply olive oil to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Spain (26%) and Lebanon (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of olive oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.13 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 olive oil to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2019 at $6.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for olive oil?
The HS code for olive oil is heading 1509. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1509.10 (75% of the value) and 1509.90 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1509 page.
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