Seeds for sowing imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seeds for sowing by Iraq reached $30.2 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.9 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 | $30.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 21.4K t |
| 2018 | $37.9M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.6M | 9.2K t |
Where Iraq imports seeds for sowing from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (49%), United States (12%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $14.8M | 49% |
| United States | $3.7M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 9.2% |
| France | $2.4M | 8% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 5.9% |
| India | $657K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $606K | 2% |
| Egypt | $270K | 0.9% |
| China | $266K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 89% |
| 1209.29 | Seeds of forage plants: other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 6.5% |
| 1209.30 | Seeds of herbaceous plants: cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing | 2% |
| 1209.21 | Seeds of forage plants: lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 1.1% |
| 1209.22 | Seeds of forage plants: clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 0.6% |
| 1209.23 | Seeds of forage plants: fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 0.5% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds: n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing | 0.4% |
| 1209.25 | Seeds of forage plants: rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.25 per kg, 23% below the world average of $9.38, 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.
Seeds for sowing exports from Iraq
Exports of seeds for sowing by Iraq reached $502 thousand in 2024 (6 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $467K | 93% |
| Qatar | $35K | 6.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported seeds for sowing worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Iraq?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.25 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $9.38 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 seeds for sowing to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.6 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $37.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export seeds for sowing?
Yes. Iraq exported $502 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands and Qatar. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $29.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (89% of the value) and 1209.29 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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