Packaged medicines imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaged medicines by Iraq reached $976.6 million in 2024 (48.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% 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 | $976.6M | 48.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.02B | 43.0K t |
| 2022 | $973.6M | 35.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.06B | 30.9K t |
| 2020 | $948.4M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $901.5M | 26.8K t |
| 2018 | $827.3M | 31.6K t |
| 2017 | $651.2M | 26.1K t |
Where Iraq imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were India (17%), Turkey (12%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $169.9M | 17% |
| Turkey | $114.9M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $80.2M | 8.2% |
| France | $70.2M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $62.9M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $62.5M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $62.3M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $38.9M | 4% |
| Egypt | $34.2M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $32.5M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 77% |
| 3004.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for… | 9.5% |
| 3004.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail… | 6.7% |
| 3004.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 3.3% |
| 3004.50 | Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale | 1.8% |
| 3004.32 | Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or… | 1% |
| 3004.49 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic… | 1% |
| 3004.42 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.24 per kg, 75% below the world average of $80.84, 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.
Packaged medicines exports from Iraq
Exports of packaged medicines by Iraq reached $313 thousand in 2024 (27 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $209K | 67% |
| Turkey | $102K | 33% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported packaged medicines worth $976.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($169.9 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.24 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $80.84 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 packaged medicines to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $651.2 million in 2017 to $976.6 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2021 at $1.06 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Iraq exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Germany. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $976.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (77% of the value) and 3004.20 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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