Rice imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $1.64 billion of rice in 2024 (2.10 million tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $1.64B | 2.10M t |
| 2023 | $1.36B | 1.85M t |
| 2022 | $1.11B | 2.13M t |
| 2021 | $807.4M | 1.32M t |
| 2020 | $693.1M | 1.00M t |
| 2019 | $857.9M | 1.30M t |
| 2018 | $871.3M | 1.15M t |
| 2017 | $652.9M | 890.4K t |
Where Iraq imports rice from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $929.1M | 57% |
| Thailand | $606.8M | 37% |
| United States | $85.5M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $15.3M | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $5.7M | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $767K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $26K | 0% |
| Egypt | $26K | 0% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0% |
| Italy | $9K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | 100% |
| 1006.10 | Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | 0% |
| 1006.20 | Cereals: husked (brown) rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Rice exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported rice worth $471 thousand (413 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lebanon (33%), United States (17%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $157K | 33% |
| United States | $81K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $62K | 13% |
| Germany | $59K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 6.5% |
| Sweden | $18K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $7K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported rice worth $1.64 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.10 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 223 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($929.1 million), followed by Thailand (37%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of rice to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $652.9 million in 2017 to $1.64 billion in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export rice?
Yes. Iraq exported $471 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $1.64 billion a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (100% of the value) and 1006.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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