Pure sucrose imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported pure sucrose worth $61.5 million (92.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 91% on 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 | $61.5M | 92.8K t |
| 2023 | $32.1M | 41.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 58.8K t |
| 2021 | $45.1M | 97.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $51.0M | 122.1K t |
| 2017 | $56.8M | 122.2K t |
Where Iraq imports pure sucrose from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $44.8M | 73% |
| Morocco | $4.8M | 7.9% |
| Bahrain | $4.4M | 7.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.8M | 6.1% |
| India | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| France | $522K | 0.9% |
| China | $110K | 0.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $71K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $17K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
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 pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pure sucrose worth $61.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($44.8 million), followed by Morocco (8%) and Bahrain (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 915% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.8 million in 2017 to $61.5 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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