Preserved vegetables imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported preserved vegetables worth $7.1 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 104% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.4 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 | $7.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 10.2K t |
Where Iraq imports preserved vegetables from
India alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.1M | 58% |
| China | $2.2M | 31% |
| Egypt | $530K | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $187K | 2.6% |
| United States | $25K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $11K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0711
| 0711.40 | Vegetables: cucumbers and gherkins, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption | 57% |
| 0711.90 | Vegetables and mixed vegetables: n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption | 33% |
| 0711.20 | Vegetables: olives, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption | 7.3% |
| 0711.51 | Vegetables: mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption | 2.8% |
| 0711.59 | Vegetables: mushrooms other than of the genus Agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 0711: Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of preserved vegetables imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported preserved vegetables worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply preserved vegetables to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (31%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of preserved vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.35 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 preserved vegetables to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $18.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for preserved vegetables?
The HS code for preserved vegetables is heading 0711. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0711.40 (57% of the value) and 0711.90 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0711 page.
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