Tree nuts imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tree nuts by Iraq reached $188.5 million in 2024 (49.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% 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 | $188.5M | 49.7K t |
| 2023 | $210.5M | 61.3K t |
| 2022 | $210.0M | 46.2K t |
| 2021 | $204.4M | 45.4K t |
| 2020 | $227.9M | 43.4K t |
| 2019 | $193.3M | 32.9K t |
| 2018 | $150.1M | 26.7K t |
| 2017 | $158.5M | 24.0K t |
Where Iraq imports tree nuts from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $106.4M | 57% |
| China | $42.8M | 23% |
| United States | $34.3M | 18% |
| Ukraine | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $867K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $606K | 0.3% |
| Georgia | $584K | 0.3% |
| Chile | $230K | 0.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $178K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $117K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0802
| 0802.31 | Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell | 25% |
| 0802.12 | Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled | 25% |
| 0802.51 | Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell | 21% |
| 0802.32 | Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled | 13% |
| 0802.52 | Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled | 11% |
| 0802.41 | Nuts, edible: chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell | 1.8% |
| 0802.22 | Nuts, edible: hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled | 1.3% |
| 0802.11 | Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, in shell | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 22% below the world average of $4.86, 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.
Tree nuts exports from Iraq
Exports of tree nuts by Iraq reached $598 thousand in 2024 (126 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $333K | 56% |
| Turkey | $179K | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 5.8% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $19K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 1.4% |
| United States | $3K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
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 0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of tree nuts imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported tree nuts worth $188.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply tree nuts to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($106.4 million), followed by China (23%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of tree nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $4.86 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 tree nuts to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $158.5 million in 2017 to $188.5 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $227.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export tree nuts?
Yes. Iraq exported $598 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Turkey and the United Kingdom. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $187.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tree nuts?
The HS code for tree nuts is heading 0802. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0802.31 (25% of the value) and 0802.12 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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