Pet food imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported pet food worth $25.7 million (12.9 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average.
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 | $25.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 905 t |
Where Iraq imports pet food from
Turkey alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $14.8M | 58% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 14% |
| France | $2.4M | 9.3% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $717K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $543K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $405K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $318K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $216K | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | $177K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.55, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq pet food imports (HS 2309.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pet food worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Germany (14%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pet food to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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