Peanuts imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of peanuts by Iraq reached $14.2 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.2 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 | $14.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 4.8K t |
Where Iraq imports peanuts from
India alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.9M | 77% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 7.6% |
| China | $507K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $199K | 1.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $80K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 97% |
| 1202.41 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported peanuts worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply peanuts to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Brazil (10%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 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 peanuts to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2023 at $20.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (97% of the value) and 1202.41 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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