Processed cheese imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of processed cheese by Iraq reached $118.9 million in 2024 (26.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $118.9M | 26.1K t |
| 2023 | $123.7M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $115.0M | 28.5K t |
| 2021 | $87.1M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $61.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $57.9M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $85.7M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $85.3M | 21.1K t |
Where Iraq imports processed cheese from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (34%), Bahrain (18%), Austria (16%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $39.9M | 34% |
| Bahrain | $21.7M | 18% |
| Austria | $19.5M | 16% |
| Poland | $15.3M | 13% |
| Turkey | $10.1M | 8.5% |
| Hungary | $3.9M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $2.7M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| United States | $740K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Iraq processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported processed cheese worth $118.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($39.9 million), followed by Bahrain (18%) and Austria (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $5.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cheese to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.3 million in 2017 to $118.9 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $123.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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