Yeast imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of yeast by Iraq reached $26.7 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 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 | $26.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $29.3M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $32.8M | 15.1K t |
Where Iraq imports yeast from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.5M | 51% |
| Turkey | $12.8M | 48% |
| France | $95K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $79K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $66K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $52K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 0% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Yeasts: active | 89% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powders: prepared | 10% |
| 2102.20 | Yeasts: inactive, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported yeast worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Turkey (48%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.29 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 yeast to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.8 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $32.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (89% of the value) and 2102.30 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
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