Soya bean oil imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soya bean oil by Iraq reached $22.7 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). That is 91% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $163.6 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 | $22.7M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $163.6M | 102.3K t |
| 2021 | $60.3M | 51.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 24.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Iraq imports soya bean oil from
Turkey alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $22.4M | 99% |
| Canada | $217K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $16K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1507
| 1507.10 | Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified | 99% |
| 1507.90 | Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soya bean oil exports from Iraq
Exports of soya bean oil by Iraq reached $61.1 million in 2024 (59.5 thousand tonnes). India alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $61.1M | 100% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
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 1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of soya bean oil imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported soya bean oil worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply soya bean oil to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by Canada (1%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of soya bean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.00 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 soya bean oil to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $163.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export soya bean oil?
Yes. Iraq exported $61.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India and Turkey. That compares with imports of $22.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for soya bean oil?
The HS code for soya bean oil is heading 1507. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1507.10 (98% of the value) and 1507.90 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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