Tropical fruit exports from Iraq: data, top buyers and prices
Iraq exported $103.6 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (285.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $365.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103.6M | 285.2K t |
| 2023 | $128.9M | 301.6K t |
| 2022 | $111.7M | 270.5K t |
| 2021 | $120.2M | 311.6K t |
| 2020 | $89.5M | 206.3K t |
| 2019 | $365.3M | 228.6K t |
| 2018 | $106.6M | 265.7K t |
| 2017 | $67.3M | 151.9K t |
Where Iraq exports tropical fruit to
India alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+644% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.10 | Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried | 99% |
| 0804.20 | Fruit, edible: figs, fresh or dried | 0.8% |
| 0804.50 | Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried | 0% |
| 0804.40 | Fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 79% below the world average of $1.68, 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.
Tropical fruit imports to Iraq
In 2024, Iraq imported tropical fruit worth $11.5 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Egypt (38%), Turkey (26%), Kenya (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+409% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.3M | 38% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 26% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 15% |
| South Africa | $795K | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $574K | 5% |
| Lebanon | $330K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $311K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $182K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $108K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $78K | 0.7% |
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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Iraq?
Iraq exported tropical fruit worth $103.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 285.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Iraq?
India was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($83.5 million), followed by Pakistan (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 951% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $1.68 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 exports of tropical fruit from Iraq changed since 2017?
Exports went from $67.3 million in 2017 to $103.6 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2019 at $365.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also import tropical fruit?
Yes. Iraq imported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Turkey and Kenya. On balance Iraq is a net exporter of this product, by about $92.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 0804.10 (99% of the value) and 0804.20 (1%). 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 0804 page.
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