Other live animals imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported other live animals worth $4.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 57 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 105 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 377 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 555 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 591 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 52 t |
Where Iraq imports other live animals from
The largest suppliers were Kuwait (47%), South Africa (26%), Czech Republic (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.9M | 47% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 26% |
| Czech Republic | $342K | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $305K | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $128K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $41K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $25K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0106
| 0106.13 | Mammals: live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae) | 53% |
| 0106.32 | Birds: live, Psittaciformes | 34% |
| 0106.19 | Mammals: live, other than primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea): manatees, dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia)… | 6.5% |
| 0106.39 | Birds: live, other than birds of prey, Psittaciformes, ostriches and emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) | 6.2% |
| 0106.31 | Birds: live, birds of prey | 0.3% |
| 0106.90 | Animals: live, n.e.c. in chapter 01, other than mammals, reptiles, birds and insects | 0.2% |
| 0106.20 | Reptiles: live (including snakes and turtles) | 0.2% |
| 0106.11 | Mammals: live, primates | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 73% below the world average of $12.42, 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 0106: Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01.
Common questions
What is the value of other live animals imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported other live animals worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply other live animals to Iraq?
Kuwait was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and the Czech Republic (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 602% on the year.
What is the average import price of other live animals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $12.42 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 other live animals to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2019 at $4.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for other live animals?
The HS code for other live animals is heading 0106. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0106.13 (53% of the value) and 0106.32 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0106 page.
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