Vitamin imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin by Iraq reached $12.2 million in 2024 (778 tonnes). That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $12.2M | 778 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 467 t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 651 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 536 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 353 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 266 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 242 t |
Where Iraq imports vitamin from
Most of the value came from United States (41%), United Kingdom (20%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+736% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.9M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 20% |
| France | $1.6M | 13% |
| China | $1.4M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $486K | 4% |
| Turkey | $430K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $296K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $181K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $128K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $91K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2936
| 2936.29 | Vitamins: n.e.c. in item no. 2936.2, and their derivatives, unmixed | 59% |
| 2936.90 | Vitamins: n.e.c. in heading no. 2936, including natural concentrates | 20% |
| 2936.28 | Vitamins: vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed | 10% |
| 2936.24 | Vitamins: D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B3 or vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed | 3.9% |
| 2936.27 | Vitamins: vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed | 3% |
| 2936.21 | Vitamins: vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed | 1.2% |
| 2936.23 | Vitamins: vitamin B2 and its derivatives, unmixed | 1.2% |
| 2936.22 | Vitamins: vitamin B1 and its derivatives, unmixed | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2936.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.62 per kg, 32% above the world average of $11.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2936: Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported vitamin worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 778 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin to Iraq?
The United States was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.62 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $11.87 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 vitamin to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for vitamin?
The HS code for vitamin is heading 2936. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2936.29 (59% of the value) and 2936.90 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
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