Pickled vegetables imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported pickled vegetables worth $11.8 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.3 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 | $11.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.3M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 12.5K t |
Where Iraq imports pickled vegetables from
Most of the value came from India (42%), Egypt (35%), Turkey (22%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.9M | 42% |
| Egypt | $4.1M | 35% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 23% |
| Germany | $57K | 0.5% |
| United States | $24K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $8K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2001
| 2001.90 | Vegetable preparations: vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding… | 66% |
| 2001.10 | Vegetable preparations: cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pickled vegetables exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $302 thousand of pickled vegetables in 2024 (173 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (38%), Kuwait (21%), Australia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $115K | 38% |
| Kuwait | $63K | 21% |
| Australia | $40K | 13% |
| United States | $27K | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 8% |
| Lebanon | $18K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 2.3% |
| France | $3K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.3% |
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 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of pickled vegetables imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pickled vegetables worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply pickled vegetables to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Egypt (35%) and Turkey (22%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of pickled vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.68 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 pickled vegetables to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $23.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export pickled vegetables?
Yes. Iraq exported $302 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Kuwait and Australia. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pickled vegetables?
The HS code for pickled vegetables is heading 2001. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2001.90 (66% of the value) and 2001.10 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2001 page.
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