Agricultural raw materials imports in Iraq
Iraq: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.1% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Iraq, 1963–2014
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials imports in Iraq is 0.1%, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Iraq peaked at 3.7% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2007.
Iraq ranks 192nd of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 3.3% | — |
| 1972 | 3.2% | -4.7% |
| 1973 | 2.4% | -23.6% |
| 1974 | 3.7% | +51.3% |
| 1975 | 2.8% | -22.2% |
| 1976 | 2.5% | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 0.1% | -94.4% |
| 2001 | 0.2% | +72.7% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | -61.5% |
| 2008 | 0.4% | +359.5% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -66.9% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 0.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 13% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 0.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.8%, 17% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.9% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 189 Singapore 0.2% compare
- 190 Equatorial Guinea 0.2% compare
- 191 Macau, China 0.1% compare
- 193 Suriname 0.1% compare
- 194 Hong Kong, China 0.1% compare
- 195 Guyana 0.1% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3006 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2016)
- Rural population 30.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Iraq?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Iraq was 0.1% in 2014, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7% in 1974.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2007.
- How does Iraq rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Iraq ranks 192nd out of 196 countries with data for 2014.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.