Sauces and condiments imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $49.4 million of sauces and condiments in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $49.4M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $56.5M | 29.7K t |
| 2022 | $51.7M | 43.3K t |
| 2021 | $45.3M | 42.6K t |
| 2020 | $48.6M | 47.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.1M | 34.4K t |
| 2018 | $30.8M | 29.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 17.5K t |
Where Iraq imports sauces and condiments from
Most of the value came from United States (35%), Turkey (33%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.2M | 35% |
| Turkey | $16.1M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.4M | 17% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 3% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $799K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $645K | 1.3% |
| Croatia | $496K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $401K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $356K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.90 | Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | 84% |
| 2103.20 | Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces | 13% |
| 2103.30 | Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard | 1.9% |
| 2103.10 | Sauces: soya | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.62, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sauces and condiments exports from Iraq
Exports of sauces and condiments by Iraq reached $437 thousand in 2024 (310 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (37%), United States (24%), Turkey (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $161K | 37% |
| United States | $104K | 24% |
| Turkey | $94K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 3% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $6K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $5K | 1% |
| France | $4K | 1% |
| Canada | $4K | 1% |
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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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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported sauces and condiments worth $49.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply sauces and condiments to Iraq?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Turkey (33%) and Saudi Arabia (17%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 822% on the year.
What is the average import price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.62 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 sauces and condiments to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $49.4 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2023 at $56.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export sauces and condiments?
Yes. Iraq exported $437 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Turkey. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $49.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2103.90 (84% of the value) and 2103.20 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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