Pasta imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pasta by Iraq reached $217.0 million in 2024 (185.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217.0M | 185.0K t |
| 2023 | $231.5M | 174.3K t |
| 2022 | $219.2M | 213.5K t |
| 2021 | $164.9M | 185.8K t |
| 2020 | $79.5M | 126.0K t |
| 2019 | $82.0M | 105.8K t |
| 2018 | $75.6M | 115.8K t |
| 2017 | $49.4M | 81.4K t |
Where Iraq imports pasta from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $159.7M | 74% |
| Turkey | $34.7M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $13.1M | 6% |
| Kuwait | $3.1M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $685K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $632K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $596K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $501K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $454K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.11 | Food preparations: pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 59% |
| 1902.19 | Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 25% |
| 1902.30 | Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared | 16% |
| 1902.20 | Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared | 0.6% |
| 1902.40 | Food preparations: couscous | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.89, 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pasta worth $217.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 185.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($159.7 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.89 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 pasta to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.4 million in 2017 to $217.0 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. The peak was 2023 at $231.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1902.11 (58% of the value) and 1902.19 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Iraq trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.