Largest market shown
Germany
$210.5B calculated opportunity across 174 screened products.
Regional export playbook
Iraq in Europe
where to look next
Compare buyer markets, access conditions, and product opportunities across Europe. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
3-year opportunity$632.3BCalculated addressable value
Buyer markets25Markets with qualifying rows
FTA markets0Reported access indicator
Avg. distance3,186 kmAverage reported distance
Avg. entry days14Business entry indicator
Europe regional view
Should Iraq focus here?
The answer depends on demand, product fit, access, competition, and route economics. This playbook shows where the available trade signals are strongest.
Regional footprint
25 buyer markets
Reported trade and access indicators are available for the qualifying markets shown below.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with access
Start with the strongest markets, then validate buyers, tariffs, standards, logistics, and competition at product level.
Market comparison
Which markets deserve a closer look?
Markets are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity across the qualifying products in this regional view.
| Market | Opportunity | Products | FTA | Distance | Entry days | Top product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GermanyDEU | $210.5B | 174 | Not reported | 3,621 km | 8 | Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) |
| NetherlandsNLD | $98.5B | 83 | Not reported | 3,788 km | 4 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| United KingdomGBR | $67.4B | 47 | Not reported | 4,100 km | 5 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| BelgiumBEL | $52.5B | 20 | Not reported | 3,776 km | 5 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| FranceFRA | $48.3B | 45 | Not reported | 3,867 km | 4 | Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 |
| ItalyITA | $30.2B | 18 | Not reported | 2,952 km | 11 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| PolandPOL | $21.8B | 11 | Not reported | 2,820 km | 37 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| CzechiaCZE | $20.4B | 17 | Not reported | 3,079 km | 25 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| SpainESP | $15.9B | 10 | Not reported | 4,305 km | 13 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| SwedenSWE | $13.9B | 13 | Not reported | 3,483 km | 8 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| HungaryHUN | $12.8B | 15 | Not reported | 2,647 km | 7 | Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas |
| AustriaAUT | $10.5B | 17 | Not reported | 2,862 km | 21 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| IrelandIRL | $7.7B | 10 | Not reported | 4,542 km | 11 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale |
| RomaniaROU | $5.4B | 4 | Not reported | 0 km | 0 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| Switzerland, LiechtensteinCHE | $3.7B | 7 | Not reported | 3,452 km | 10 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| PortugalPRT | $3.6B | 3 | Not reported | 4,790 km | 7 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| DenmarkDNK | $2.7B | 4 | Not reported | 3,489 km | 4 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| CroatiaHRV | $1.8B | 2 | Not reported | 2,787 km | 20 | Product not reported |
| UkraineUKR | $1.1B | 1 | Not reported | 2,216 km | 7 | Commodities not specified according to kind |
| RussiaRUS | $925.2M | 2 | Not reported | 2,549 km | 10 | Plastics: other articles n.e.s. in chapter 39 |
| Bosnia and HerzegovinaBIH | $846.8M | 1 | Not reported | 2,532 km | 80 | Product not reported |
| FinlandFIN | $636.9M | 2 | Not reported | 3,302 km | 13 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| MaltaMLT | $510.6M | 1 | Not reported | 2,743 km | 21 | Product not reported |
| BulgariaBGR | $319.7M | 1 | Not reported | 2,116 km | 23 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| NorwayNOR | $302.8M | 1 | Not reported | 3,842 km | 4 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
Top regional opportunities
Products and markets to review
The rows below are screened by reported buyer demand, exporter position, and available history. Calculated opportunity is a research signal, not a forecast.
| Rank | Market | Product | Opportunity | Buyer growth | Current share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BelgiumBEL | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $20.7B | +7.6% | +0.0% |
| 2 | GermanyDEU | HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $19.8B | +19.2% | +0.0% |
| 3 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $14.3B | +6.5% | +7.0% |
| 4 | United KingdomGBR | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $14.2B | +5.5% | +0.6% |
| 5 | BelgiumBEL | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $12.8B | +9.1% | +0.0% |
| 6 | GermanyDEU | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $12.3B | +5.8% | +0.0% |
| 7 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $11.9B | +12.2% | +0.1% |
| 8 | ItalyITA | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $10.3B | +5.3% | +5.9% |
| 9 | PolandPOL | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $9.7B | +8.1% | +0.7% |
| 10 | GermanyDEU | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $9.7B | +9.2% | +0.0% |
| 11 | GermanyDEU | 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 | $8.4B | +3.5% | +0.0% |
| 12 | NetherlandsNLD | 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 | $7.3B | +4.0% | +0.0% |
| 13 | GermanyDEU | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $7.1B | +4.4% | +4.4% |
| 14 | BelgiumBEL | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $7.0B | +8.9% | +0.0% |
| 15 | United KingdomGBR | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $6.7B | +7.5% | +0.0% |
| 16 | SwedenSWE | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $6.4B | +5.7% | +0.0% |
| 17 | SpainESP | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $6.2B | +6.5% | +2.4% |
| 18 | GermanyDEU | 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 | $6.0B | +11.4% | +0.0% |
| 19 | FranceFRA | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $5.9B | +6.0% | +0.0% |
| 20 | United KingdomGBR | 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 | $5.7B | +1.9% | +0.0% |
Sector opportunities
Which product families lead?
HS2 groups make it easier to compare broad product families before moving to individual HS6 products.
HS2 85
HS2 sector 85
137 screened products with $341.3B of reported buyer imports.
$164.3BCalculated opportunity · +8.4% average growthHS2 27
HS2 sector 27
17 screened products with $286.4B of reported buyer imports.
$108.3BCalculated opportunity · +5.1% average growthHS2 84
HS2 sector 84
84 screened products with $172.9B of reported buyer imports.
$77.0BCalculated opportunity · +4.6% average growthHS2 00
HS2 sector 00
17 screened products with $133.9B of reported buyer imports.
$62.3BCalculated opportunity · +7.9% average growthHS2 87
HS2 sector 87
35 screened products with $143.3B of reported buyer imports.
$43.5BCalculated opportunity · +7.4% average growthHS2 30
HS2 sector 30
14 screened products with $104.2B of reported buyer imports.
$34.1BCalculated opportunity · +9.5% average growthHS2 90
HS2 sector 90
35 screened products with $54.0B of reported buyer imports.
$23.8BCalculated opportunity · +8.2% average growthHS2 88
HS2 sector 88
7 screened products with $34.2B of reported buyer imports.
$18.4BCalculated opportunity · +7.1% average growthFrequently asked questions
Using the Europe export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting regional market and product comparisons.
Should Iraq focus on this region?
Use the market ranking as a starting point, then check product fit, buyer requirements, route costs, tariffs, standards, and competitive conditions.
What does calculated opportunity mean?
It is a screening indicator built from demand and exporter-position signals. It is not a confirmed order, sales forecast, or guarantee of market entry.
How should exporters use this page?
Prioritize one market and product combination, then validate buyers, compliance, logistics, pricing, and continuity before making a commercial decision.
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.