Refined corn oil imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported refined corn oil worth $4.7 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.6 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 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $621K | 282 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 825 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 846 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $812K | 487 t |
Where Iraq imports refined corn oil from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.5M | 97% |
| Azerbaijan | $42K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $37K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 33% above the world average of $1.58. 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 refined corn oil imports (HS 1515.29): 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 1515.29: Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined corn oil imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported refined corn oil worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined corn oil to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Azerbaijan (1%) and Greece (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of refined corn oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined corn oil to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $812 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 475%. The peak was 2020 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined corn oil?
The HS code for refined corn oil is subheading 1515.29. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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