Largest market shown
Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$9.9B of latest reported imports and $19.1B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Iraq import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Iraq's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$86.8B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+12.3%Three-year reported change
GDP$279.6BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$6.1KLatest reported value
Trade openness60.2%Reported share of GDP
Iraq import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$86.8B in imports
Iraq recorded $86.8B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +12.3%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Iraq imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $86.8B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $9.9BLatest imports | +105.5% | 3 | 9831 | AREDeclining | $19.2B |
| 2 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $4.4BLatest imports | +52.6% | 30 | 9163 | AREDeclining | $8.6B |
| 3 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $3.9BLatest imports | +32.9% | 16 | 6224 | AREStable | $7.7B |
| 4 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $3.7BLatest imports | +40.3% | 33 | 3206 | ARESlowing | $7.2B |
| 5 | HS 870324Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 3000cc | $2.2BLatest imports | +55.0% | 27 | 3359 | AREDeclining | $4.3B |
| 6 | HS 841510Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, window or wall types, self-contained or split-system | $1.2BLatest imports | +56.6% | 22 | 6235 | CHNDeclining | $2.4B |
| 7 | HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $1.2BLatest imports | +37.7% | 21 | 5614 | AREDeclining | $2.3B |
| 8 | HS 170114Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $676.4MLatest imports | +121.5% | 3 | 9994 | BRASlowing | $1.3B |
| 9 | HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $1.6BLatest imports | +12.0% | 18 | 4584 | INDDeclining | $2.3B |
| 10 | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $618.2MLatest imports | +44.3% | 48 | 6796 | AREDeclining | $1.2B |
| 11 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $848.1MLatest imports | +30.5% | 15 | 4560 | INDStable | $1.7B |
| 12 | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $472.2MLatest imports | +41.8% | 33 | 8474 | AREDeclining | $922.2M |
| 13 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $675.3MLatest imports | +27.2% | 43 | 3706 | AREDeclining | $1.3B |
| 14 | HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $420.2MLatest imports | +32.9% | 18 | 7991 | INDDeclining | $820.7M |
| 15 | HS 870322Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | $542.9MLatest imports | +28.5% | 18 | 4944 | AREDeclining | $1.1B |
| 16 | HS 870421Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | $657.3MLatest imports | +32.4% | 17 | 3940 | AREDeclining | $1.3B |
| 17 | HS 851830Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers | $347.4MLatest imports | +62.2% | 26 | 9404 | AREGrowing | $678.4M |
| 18 | HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen | $584.5MLatest imports | +42.4% | 14 | 3868 | BRASlowing | $1.1B |
| 19 | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $420.6MLatest imports | +18.0% | 41 | 7392 | ARGStable | $691.6M |
| 20 | HS 010229Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | $495.2MLatest imports | +45.4% | 10 | 4021 | BRAGrowing | $967.3M |
| 21 | HS 870380Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | $299.7MLatest imports | +52.8% | 12 | 9318 | AREDeclining | $585.4M |
| 22 | HS 110100Wheat or meslin flour | $457.4MLatest imports | +7.5% | 15 | 9679 | TURDeclining | $567.5M |
| 23 | HS 401120Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries | $388.5MLatest imports | +31.2% | 24 | 5345 | CHNDeclining | $758.7M |
| 24 | HS 961900Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material | $356.5MLatest imports | +44.9% | 23 | 5990 | TURDeclining | $696.3M |
| 25 | HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | $326.1MLatest imports | +29.8% | 7 | 6908 | BRASlowing | $636.8M |
| 26 | HS 940350Furniture: wooden, for bedroom use | $319.4MLatest imports | +40.1% | 30 | 6934 | TURDeclining | $623.8M |
| 27 | HS 640299Footwear: n.e.s. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | $329.1MLatest imports | +22.1% | 32 | 6274 | CHNDeclining | $599.5M |
| 28 | HS 852872Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen | $482.9MLatest imports | +45.9% | 25 | 3964 | CHNDeclining | $943.2M |
| 29 | HS 950300Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds | $227.6MLatest imports | +25.0% | 41 | 8872 | CHNDeclining | $444.2M |
| 30 | HS 020712Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen | $369.3MLatest imports | +16.0% | 11 | 5153 | TURDeclining | $576.1M |
| 31 | HS 870340Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power | $521.9MLatest imports | +44.9% | 22 | 2164 | AREAccelerating | $1.0B |
| 32 | HS 760429Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow | $198.1MLatest imports | +50.6% | 17 | 8718 | TURDeclining | $386.9M |
| 33 | HS 401110Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) | $374.9MLatest imports | +23.1% | 27 | 3621 | CHNGrowing | $699.2M |
| 34 | HS 870899Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | $445.0MLatest imports | +24.8% | 48 | 2638 | AREDeclining | $865.0M |
| 35 | HS 854449Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 80 volts, not fitted with connectors | $378.5MLatest imports | +30.9% | 38 | 2743 | TURStable | $739.3M |
| 36 | HS 870431Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), nes in item no 8704.1 | $345.2MLatest imports | +39.8% | 13 | 3080 | AREDeclining | $674.2M |
| 37 | HS 691110Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | $177.3MLatest imports | +37.2% | 25 | 9208 | CHNDeclining | $346.4M |
| 38 | HS 848180Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | $432.0MLatest imports | +40.0% | 54 | 2297 | CHNDeclining | $843.8M |
| 39 | HS 721049Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | $200.5MLatest imports | +45.5% | 6 | 7373 | CHNDeclining | $391.6M |
| 40 | HS 071340Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | $222.9MLatest imports | +17.3% | 5 | 8146 | TURStable | $359.5M |
| 41 | HS 240319Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion | $189.2MLatest imports | +40.3% | 10 | 7552 | AREStable | $369.5M |
| 42 | HS 940540Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.s. in heading no. 9405 | $191.6MLatest imports | +43.2% | 37 | 6625 | CHNDeclining | $374.2M |
| 43 | HS 190590Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products | $215.3MLatest imports | +22.1% | 42 | 5892 | TURDeclining | $392.1M |
| 44 | HS 190532Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa | $217.2MLatest imports | +18.5% | 36 | 6622 | TURDeclining | $361.7M |
| 45 | HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $240.9MLatest imports | +13.3% | 5 | 7091 | TURSlowing | $350.1M |
| 46 | HS 080390Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried | $198.8MLatest imports | +61.5% | 11 | 5757 | INDDeclining | $388.2M |
| 47 | HS 720839Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm | $161.6MLatest imports | +42.7% | 5 | 8280 | CHNGrowing | $315.6M |
| 48 | HS 330300Perfumes and toilet waters | $203.7MLatest imports | +64.1% | 36 | 5204 | ARESlowing | $397.8M |
| 49 | HS 721070Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics | $149.9MLatest imports | +81.5% | 6 | 9027 | CHNDeclining | $292.8M |
| 50 | HS 741300Copper: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated | $141.9MLatest imports | +39.7% | 17 | 9791 | SAUAccelerating | $277.1M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 2 | $13.8B | $24.8B | +69.2% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 5 | $6.2B | $10.6B | +47.2% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 8 | $8.7B | $9.2B | +39.8% |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 3 | $2.1B | $3.0B | +46.1% |
| TobaccoHS2 24 | 2 | $1.4B | $2.0B | +39.0% |
| Meat and edible meat offalHS2 02 | 3 | $1.4B | $1.7B | +30.4% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $1.5B | $1.6B | +28.9% |
| CerealsHS2 10 | 2 | $1.9B | $1.6B | +12.6% |
| Sugars and sugar confectioneryHS2 17 | 1 | $676.4M | $1.3B | +121.5% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 3 | $512.0M | $896.1M | +56.6% |
| RubberHS2 40 | 2 | $763.4M | $895.7M | +27.2% |
| Furniture and lightingHS2 94 | 2 | $511.0M | $809.7M | +41.7% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 170114Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $676.4M | 3 | 9994 | BRA | 100.0% |
| HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $9.9B | 3 | 9831 | ARE | 99.1% |
| HS 741300Copper: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated | $141.9M | 17 | 9791 | SAU | 98.9% |
| HS 110100Wheat or meslin flour | $457.4M | 15 | 9679 | TUR | 98.4% |
| HS 851830Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers | $347.4M | 26 | 9404 | ARE | 96.9% |
| HS 870380Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | $299.7M | 12 | 9318 | ARE | 96.5% |
| HS 691110Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | $177.3M | 25 | 9208 | CHN | 95.9% |
| HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $4.4B | 30 | 9163 | ARE | 95.6% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
ARE
United Arab Emirates
18 screened products
$47.8BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
12 screened products
$5.9BCalculated opportunity across these rowsTUR
Turkey
10 screened products
$3.9BCalculated opportunity across these rowsIND
India
4 screened products
$3.2BCalculated opportunity across these rowsBRA
Brazil
4 screened products
$3.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsARG
Argentina
1 screened products
$590.4MCalculated opportunity across these rowsSAU
Saudi Arabia
1 screened products
$274.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Iraq import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Iraq's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Iraq.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.