United States Imports from Iraq

The United States' imports from Iraq fell to $7.69 billion in 2024, down from $8.94 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 14% ($1.25 billion) from the previous year. Top imports for the United States from Iraq were Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($7.64 billion), Unspecified commodities ($26.95 million), Printed books, newspapers and printed matter ($13.33 million).

United States had a trade deficit with Iraq that narrowed to $6.03 billion in 2024 from $6.68 billion in 2023. This is a decrease of 9.8% ($653.96 million).

United States Imports from Iraq by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of US imports from Iraq by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $7.64B 2024
2 Unspecified commodities $26.95M 2024
3 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $13.33M 2024
4 Works of art, antiques $2.80M 2024
5 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $679,986 2024
6 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $671,765 2024
7 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $394,160 2024
8 Sugar and confectionery $391,148 2024
9 Paper, paperboard and articles $284,038 2024
10 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $117,063 2024
11 Miscellaneous edible preparations $112,062 2024
12 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $93,913 2024
13 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $82,937 2024
14 Cereals $80,760 2024
15 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $68,670 2024
16 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $58,481 2024
17 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $43,795 2024
18 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $35,612 2024
19 Carpets and textile floor coverings $30,000 2024
20 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $22,388 2024
21 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $13,043 2024
22 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $11,416 2024
23 Articles of iron or steel $10,834 2024
24 Non-knitted clothing $10,323 2024
25 Aluminium and aluminium articles $9,888 2024
26 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $9,450 2024
27 Iron and steel $7,501 2024
28 Ceramic products $7,440 2024
29 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $5,105 2024
30 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $4,642 2024
31 Knitted or crocheted clothing $4,460 2024
32 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $2,466 2024
33 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $2,367 2024
34 Headgear $1,220 2024
35 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $1,137 2024
36 Plastics and plastic articles $1,025 2024