Spice seeds imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $4.7 million of spice seeds in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.0 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 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 839 t |
| 2017 | $616K | 508 t |
Where Iraq imports spice seeds from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 73% |
| China | $679K | 14% |
| Pakistan | $154K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $150K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $124K | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $67K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $34K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0909
| 0909.31 | Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground | 62% |
| 0909.61 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground | 24% |
| 0909.21 | Spices: coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground | 11% |
| 0909.32 | Spices: cumin seeds, crushed or ground | 1.2% |
| 0909.22 | Spices: coriander seeds, crushed or ground | 1.2% |
| 0909.62 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, close to the world average of $2.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 0909: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper.
Common questions
What is the value of spice seeds imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported spice seeds worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply spice seeds to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (14%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 706% on the year.
What is the average import price of spice seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.46 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 spice seeds to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $616 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 665%. The peak was 2021 at $6.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for spice seeds?
The HS code for spice seeds is heading 0909. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0909.31 (62% of the value) and 0909.61 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0909 page.
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