Starch imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $19.4 million of starch in 2024 (43.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $19.4M | 43.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 35.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 29.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 37.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 28.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 26.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 22.5K t |
Where Iraq imports starch from
Turkey alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $19.1M | 99% |
| Saudi Arabia | $106K | 0.6% |
| India | $58K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $18K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $12K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Starch: maize (corn) starch | 99% |
| 1108.13 | Starch: potato | 0.6% |
| 1108.11 | Starch: wheat | 0.4% |
| 1108.19 | Starch: n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14 | 0.1% |
| 1108.14 | Starch: manioc (cassava) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported starch worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.63 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 starch to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (99% of the value) and 1108.13 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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