Onions and garlic imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported onions and garlic worth $32.1 million (63.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $112.4 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 | $32.1M | 63.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.2M | 121.9K t |
| 2022 | $48.0M | 325.4K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 329.5K t |
| 2020 | $108.9M | 389.1K t |
| 2019 | $95.6M | 353.4K t |
| 2018 | $112.4M | 342.8K t |
| 2017 | $40.8M | 203.6K t |
Where Iraq imports onions and garlic from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Turkey (28%), Uzbekistan (19%). Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.10 | Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled | 50% |
| 0703.20 | Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled | 50% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.76, 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.
Onions and garlic exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported onions and garlic worth $530 thousand (974 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lebanon accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $313K | 59% |
| Qatar | $183K | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25K | 4.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $8K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported onions and garlic worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply onions and garlic to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Uzbekistan (19%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.76 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 onions and garlic to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.8 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $112.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export onions and garlic?
Yes. Iraq exported $530 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $31.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0703.10 (50% of the value) and 0703.20 (50%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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