Wheat flour imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported wheat flour worth $456.2 million (1.01 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $663.2 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 | $456.2M | 1.01M t |
| 2023 | $558.0M | 1.26M t |
| 2022 | $614.2M | 1.26M t |
| 2021 | $489.5M | 1.31M t |
| 2020 | $453.8M | 1.37M t |
| 2019 | $482.1M | 1.44M t |
| 2018 | $578.7M | 1.82M t |
| 2017 | $663.2M | 2.11M t |
Where Iraq imports wheat flour from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $450.0M | 99% |
| Kuwait | $5.8M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $294K | 0.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $34K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $25K | 0% |
| Germany | $11K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0% |
| Georgia | $8K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported wheat flour worth $456.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.01 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat flour to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($450.0 million), followed by Kuwait (1%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.45 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 wheat flour to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $663.2 million in 2017 to $456.2 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $663.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Iraq all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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