Semi-skimmed milk imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semi-skimmed milk by Iraq reached $7.7 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). That is 80% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $53.1 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 | $7.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 34.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 55.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.7M | 52.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 35.0K t |
| 2018 | $53.1M | 41.8K t |
| 2017 | $30.3M | 33.5K t |
Where Iraq imports semi-skimmed milk from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+897% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 61% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 32% |
| Kuwait | $433K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $37K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 30% 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq semi-skimmed milk imports (HS 0401.20): 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 0401.20: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-skimmed milk imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported semi-skimmed milk worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-skimmed milk to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Turkey (32%) and Kuwait (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 897% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-skimmed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-skimmed milk to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.3 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2018 at $53.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-skimmed milk?
The HS code for semi-skimmed milk is subheading 0401.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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