Pure-bred breeding cattle imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure-bred breeding cattle by Iraq reached $4.9 million in 2024 (690 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.3 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 | $4.9M | 690 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $318K | 83 t |
| 2019 | $288K | 49 t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 2.9K t |
Where Iraq imports pure-bred breeding cattle from
Germany alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.3M | 88% |
| Czech Republic | $232K | 4.8% |
| United States | $154K | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $84K | 1.7% |
| Georgia | $70K | 1.4% |
| Armenia | $56K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.03 per kg, 82% above the world average of $3.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 pure-bred breeding cattle imports (HS 0102.21): 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 0102.21: Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals.
Common questions
What is the value of pure-bred breeding cattle imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pure-bred breeding cattle worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 690 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure-bred breeding cattle to Iraq?
Germany was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the Czech Republic (5%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure-bred breeding cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.03 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $3.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure-bred breeding cattle to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle is subheading 0102.21. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
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