Soft drinks imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soft drinks by Iraq reached $69.5 million in 2024 (48.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $102.0 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 | $69.5M | 48.7K t |
| 2023 | $102.0M | 83.7K t |
| 2022 | $82.0M | 70.4K t |
| 2021 | $63.4M | 62.3K t |
| 2020 | $71.7M | 84.1K t |
| 2019 | $94.0M | 125.2K t |
| 2018 | $58.0M | 111.3K t |
| 2017 | $54.4M | 116.2K t |
Where Iraq imports soft drinks from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (27%), Turkey (22%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, North Macedonia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $18.9M | 27% |
| Turkey | $15.1M | 22% |
| Austria | $8.1M | 12% |
| Lebanon | $6.6M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| North Macedonia | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009 | 54% |
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 46% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beverages: non-alcoholic beer | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.03. 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.
Soft drinks exports from Iraq
Exports of soft drinks by Iraq reached $10.7 million in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.2M | 76% |
| United States | $672K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $541K | 5.1% |
| Australia | $280K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $194K | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $151K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $133K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $115K | 1.1% |
| France | $105K | 1% |
| Kazakhstan | $77K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported soft drinks worth $69.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply soft drinks to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. North Macedonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.03 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 soft drinks to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.4 million in 2017 to $69.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $102.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export soft drinks?
Yes. Iraq exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $58.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2202.99 (54% of the value) and 2202.10 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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