Tobacco products imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported tobacco products worth $117.9 million (12.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $261.0 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 | $117.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $261.0M | 26.2K t |
| 2022 | $232.1M | 25.8K t |
| 2021 | $129.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $98.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $66.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Iraq imports tobacco products from
Most of the value came from Turkey (33%), Egypt (27%), Brazil (19%). Among the main suppliers, Armenia grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $38.9M | 33% |
| Egypt | $31.9M | 27% |
| Brazil | $22.8M | 19% |
| Armenia | $21.2M | 18% |
| United States | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $492K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $350K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $344K | 0.3% |
| Georgia | $298K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $140K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.11 | Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any… | 59% |
| 2403.19 | Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion | 22% |
| 2403.91 | Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted | 19% |
| 2403.99 | Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smoking | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.36 per kg, 47% below the world average of $17.71, 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?
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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported tobacco products worth $117.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($38.9 million), followed by Egypt (27%) and Brazil (19%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $17.71 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 tobacco products to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $117.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $261.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2403.11 (59% of the value) and 2403.19 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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