Sorghum imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sorghum by Iraq reached $4.7 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.1 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 | $4.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2021 | $982K | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $220K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $39K | 47 t |
| 2018 | $103K | 369 t |
| 2017 | $65K | 121 t |
Where Iraq imports sorghum from
One supplier dominates: Uzbekistan accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $3.8M | 82% |
| Ukraine | $356K | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $335K | 7.1% |
| Moldova | $143K | 3.1% |
| India | $26K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1007
| 1007.90 | Cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed | 98% |
| 1007.10 | Cereals: grain sorghum, seed | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 211% above the world average of $0.27. 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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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 1007: Grain sorghum.
Common questions
What is the value of sorghum imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported sorghum worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorghum to Iraq?
Uzbekistan was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Ukraine (8%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorghum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 211% above the world average of $0.27 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 sorghum to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for sorghum?
The HS code for sorghum is heading 1007. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1007.90 (98% of the value) and 1007.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1007 page.
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