Sweet biscuits imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sweet biscuits by Iraq reached $162.4 million in 2024 (69.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $162.4M | 69.6K t |
| 2023 | $167.7M | 63.6K t |
| 2022 | $187.2M | 129.0K t |
| 2021 | $153.6M | 132.0K t |
| 2020 | $157.7M | 126.6K t |
| 2019 | $148.0M | 110.0K t |
| 2018 | $173.8M | 103.5K t |
| 2017 | $138.6M | 83.6K t |
Where Iraq imports sweet biscuits from
Turkey alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $112.4M | 69% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.0M | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $7.1M | 4.4% |
| Romania | $5.0M | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $3.2M | 2% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $1.6M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.23, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported sweet biscuits worth $162.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($112.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138.6 million in 2017 to $162.4 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $187.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $161.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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