Spices (other varieties) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spices (other varieties) by Iraq reached $4.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $4.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Iraq imports spices (other varieties) from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (32%), Turkey (27%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+583% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 32% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 27% |
| India | $885K | 18% |
| United States | $396K | 8.1% |
| Kuwait | $352K | 7.2% |
| Pakistan | $138K | 2.8% |
| Lebanon | $95K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $58K | 1.2% |
| China | $30K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $28K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, close to the world average of $2.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spices (other varieties) exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $536 thousand of spices (other varieties) in 2024 (861 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (44%), India (31%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $234K | 44% |
| India | $165K | 31% |
| Germany | $66K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 4.1% |
| United States | $9K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported spices (other varieties) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 583% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Iraq also export spices (other varieties)?
Yes. Iraq exported $536 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, India and Germany. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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