Soybeans imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soybeans by Iraq reached $326.1 million in 2024 (723.5 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 204% a year on average.
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 | $326.1M | 723.5K t |
| 2023 | $376.2M | 717.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 42.2K t |
| 2021 | $677K | 300 t |
| 2020 | $208K | 106 t |
| 2019 | $195K | 207 t |
| 2018 | $144K | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $137K | 646 t |
Where Iraq imports soybeans from
Brazil alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $263.9M | 81% |
| United States | $61.8M | 19% |
| Turkey | $386K | 0.1% |
| India | $22K | 0% |
| Egypt | $13K | 0% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 100% |
| 1201.10 | Soya beans: seed, whether or not broken | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybeans imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported soybeans worth $326.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 723.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply soybeans to Iraq?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($263.9 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.47 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 soybeans to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137 thousand in 2017 to $326.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $376.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1201.90 (100% of the value) and 1201.10 (0%). 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 1201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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