Packaged black tea imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported packaged black tea worth $122.1 million (26.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $157.2 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 | $122.1M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $141.6M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $157.2M | 34.3K t |
| 2021 | $107.5M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $84.6M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $108.2M | 27.8K t |
| 2018 | $45.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $89.7M | 20.3K t |
Where Iraq imports packaged black tea from
Sri Lanka alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $109.2M | 89% |
| India | $12.3M | 10% |
| Egypt | $591K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0% |
| Poland | $20K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, 40% below the world average of $7.76, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq packaged black tea imports (HS 0902.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported packaged black tea worth $122.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged black tea to Iraq?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($109.2 million), followed by India (10%) and Egypt (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $7.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged black tea to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.7 million in 2017 to $122.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $157.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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