Tea imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $236.9 million of tea in 2024 (75.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 15% from 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 | $236.9M | 75.8K t |
| 2023 | $279.8M | 79.1K t |
| 2022 | $246.8M | 74.1K t |
| 2021 | $208.6M | 67.6K t |
| 2020 | $163.4M | 56.6K t |
| 2019 | $175.0M | 58.2K t |
| 2018 | $65.8M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $145.7M | 39.1K t |
Where Iraq imports tea from
Sri Lanka alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $149.6M | 63% |
| India | $85.4M | 36% |
| Kenya | $761K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $735K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $107K | 0.1% |
| China | $88K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0% |
| Poland | $56K | 0% |
| United States | $21K | 0% |
| Italy | $17K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.30 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 52% |
| 0902.40 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 48% |
| 0902.10 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 0.2% |
| 0902.20 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, close to the world average of $3.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tea exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported tea worth $332 thousand (77 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (30%), Canada (22%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $100K | 30% |
| Canada | $72K | 22% |
| Germany | $44K | 13% |
| Australia | $30K | 9% |
| United States | $30K | 8.9% |
| Pakistan | $29K | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $13K | 3.9% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0.1% |
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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported tea worth $236.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Iraq?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($149.6 million), followed by India (36%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.70 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 tea to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $145.7 million in 2017 to $236.9 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $279.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export tea?
Yes. Iraq exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $236.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0902.30 (52% of the value) and 0902.40 (48%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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