Refined sunflower or safflower oil imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined sunflower or safflower oil by Iraq reached $128.4 million in 2024 (103.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $255.9 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 | $128.4M | 103.8K t |
| 2023 | $94.0M | 73.2K t |
| 2022 | $101.7M | 54.8K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 32.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.1M | 58.3K t |
| 2019 | $49.8M | 54.8K t |
| 2018 | $100.4M | 95.9K t |
| 2017 | $255.9M | 253.3K t |
Where Iraq imports refined sunflower or safflower oil from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $124.2M | 97% |
| Azerbaijan | $4.0M | 3.1% |
| Ukraine | $148K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 0% |
| Italy | $14K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
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 sunflower or safflower oil imports (HS 1512.19): 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 1512.19: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined sunflower or safflower oil imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $128.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined sunflower or safflower oil to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($124.2 million), followed by Azerbaijan (3%) and Ukraine (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 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 sunflower or safflower oil to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $255.9 million in 2017 to $128.4 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $255.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $104.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.19. 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 1512 page.
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