Pepper and chili imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $4.0 million of pepper and chili in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 75% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.2 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 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
Where Iraq imports pepper and chili from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Turkey (15%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 50% |
| Turkey | $602K | 15% |
| India | $485K | 12% |
| Madagascar | $208K | 5.1% |
| Pakistan | $200K | 4.9% |
| Kuwait | $185K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $96K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $91K | 2.3% |
| Guatemala | $59K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $50K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.22 | Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, crushed or ground | 75% |
| 0904.11 | Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground | 12% |
| 0904.12 | Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground | 6.3% |
| 0904.21 | Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.56, 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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pepper and chili worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply pepper and chili to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.56 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 pepper and chili to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $16.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0904.22 (75% of the value) and 0904.11 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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