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  1. Shipping Air Freight to Iraq
  2. How to Ship International Air Freight to Iraq
  3. What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Iraq
  4. What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Iraq
  5. What are the Most Common Export Items to Iraq in 2023?

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Shipping Air Freight to Iraq

Satisfy your shipping needs to Iraq with our expert air freight shipping options! We specialize in providing reliable and secure logistics solutions for businesses, ensuring that all your international shipping challenges to Iraq are taken care of. Whether your shipments are small or heavy-duty, we've got you covered. Trust us to take care of the details of shipping, and you stay focused on meeting your objectives in Iraq.

How to Ship International Air Freight to Iraq

Ship international air freight to Iraq without any hassle with Shipixy! We ensure proper packaging and labelling in compliance with shipping regulations, providing a reliable and cost-effective service with quick transit times. We are committed to excellence and will assist you in preparing all necessary documentation, with compliance with Iraq's customs regulations. Stay informed with real-time tracking tools to monitor your shipment's progress. Count on us to coordinate a smooth delivery and distribution process in Iraq. Trust Shipixy for a successful and hassle-free shipping experience to Iraq.

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What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Iraq

Shipixy offers unparalleled air cargo shipment services to Iraq, ensuring timely and safe delivery of your goods. We provide personalized quotes tailored to your specific shipping requirements. We are committed to providing exceptional service, coupled with cost efficiency. You can trust Shipixy to handle your shipment with great care, delivering to Iraq on time, every time.

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What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Iraq

Shipping air freight to historical Iraq comes with its unique set of challenges. From working with complex customs regulations to navigating the challenging security environment, shipping to Iraq requires specialized expertise. At Shipixy, we have a team of skilled professionals who understand the intricacies of Iraqi regulations and can navigate through them to ensure seamless shipping. Our unparalleled logistics coordination and commitment to secure and timely delivery make us Iraq's trusted air freight partner.

Challenges when shipping air freight to Iraq:

  • Navigating regulatory environment in a war-torn nation.
  • Managing the diverse geography and unpredictable weather conditions.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance with Iraqi customs and import regulations.
  • Handling cultural differences and communication barriers.

At Shipixy, we understand the complexities of shipping air freight cargo to Iraq. Our team of experts has a deep understanding of the country's customs regulations and logistics coordination, ensuring your shipment reaches its destination without delays or complications. We navigate Iraq's diverse geography with efficient logistics coordination, while our cultural sensitivity helps us bridge communication gaps. Trust Shipixy to provide cost-effective and tailored solutions that will simplify shipping to Iraq, unlocking the full potential of this dynamic and growing market.

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What are the Most Common Export Items to Iraq in 2023?

The most common import items from the USA to Iraq include:

  1. Foods such as wheat and rice.
  2. Medical and surgical equipment and instruments.
  3. Machinery, boilers, and electrical generators.
  4. Pharmaceutical products and medicines.
  5. Vehicles, including automobiles and parts.

These import items from the USA play an important role in meeting the needs of the Iraqi people and driving the country's economy forward.

Air cargo and logistics in Iraq

On the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Iraq scored 2.4 out of 5 in 2022, 9th of 10 in the Middle East on our list, between Egypt (3.1) and Yemen (2.2). The average for the Middle East on our list is 3.23.

Iraq scored above the the Middle East average on zero of the six components, highest in timeliness of shipments (3) and lowest in customs and border clearance (2.1).

Logistics Performance Index scores for Iraq, 2022 (1 to 5)
ComponentIraqAverage, the Middle East
Customs and border clearance2.12.93
Trade and transport infrastructure2.23.29
Ease of arranging international shipments2.53.08
Logistics services2.23.24
Tracking and tracing2.43.27
Timeliness of shipments33.50

What the United States ships to Iraq

U.S. goods exports to Iraq totaled $1.7 billion in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, down 1.2% on 2024.

By U.S. goods exports, Iraq ranks 9th of 11 in the Middle East on our list, between Jordan ($2.3 billion) and Bahrain ($1.3 billion).

The largest increases from 2024 to 2025 were in pharmaceutical preparations (up $66 million), industrial machines, other (up $62.4 million) and rice (up $59.8 million).

U.S. exports to Iraq by month, 2025
$0$100M$200M$300MJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Iraq peaked in September at $226.6 million and were lowest in August at $97.5 million. July to December accounted for 53.9% of the year's exports. The fourth quarter (October to December) was the busiest, with $450.8 million.

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U.S. exports to Iraq by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsShare of the year
January 2025$102.8 million6.2%
February 2025$144.4 million8.7%
March 2025$141.8 million8.6%
April 2025$111.6 million6.8%
May 2025$142.5 million8.6%
June 2025$117.5 million7.1%
July 2025$116.2 million7%
August 2025$97.53 million5.9%
September 2025$226.6 million13.7%
October 2025$146.2 million8.9%
November 2025$126.9 million7.7%
December 2025$177.7 million10.8%
U.S. goods trade with Iraq, 2016 to 2025
$0$5B$10B$15B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

From 2016 to 2025, U.S. exports to Iraq rose from $1.3 billion to $1.7 billion, and U.S. imports went from $6 billion to $6.3 billion. The biggest one-year rise in exports came in 2023, up $1.4 billion (151%). The 10-year average was $1.3 billion a year.

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U.S. exports to and imports from Iraq by year
YearU.S. exportsChangeU.S. imports
2025$1.652 billion-1.2%$6.275 billion
2024$1.672 billion-25.9%$7.541 billion
2023$2.256 billion+151%$8.45 billion
2022$898.5 million+8.5%$10.04 billion
2021$828 million+7.5%$3.79 billion
2020$770 million-35.3%$3.1 billion
2019$1.189 billion-9.4%$7.025 billion
2018$1.312 billion+8.9%$11.87 billion
2017$1.205 billion-4.9%$10.75 billion
2016$1.266 billionn/a$5.983 billion

Passenger cars, new and used, pharmaceutical preparations and rice were the three largest, at 35.2% of the total. Nine of the 20 categories shrank from 2024, led by passenger cars, new and used.

U.S. exports to Iraq by end-use category, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Passenger cars, new and used$225.2 million13.6%$432.5 million-47.9%
Pharmaceutical preparations$211.6 million12.8%$145.6 million+45.3%
Rice$145.3 million8.8%$85.5 million+69.9%
Soybeans$120.1 million7.3%$73.24 million+63.9%
Industrial machines, other$117.6 million7.1%$55.21 million+113%
Industrial engines$116.1 million7%$145 million-19.9%
Telecommunications equipment$51.82 million3.1%$45.65 million+13.5%
Electric apparatus$37.48 million2.3%$33.08 million+13.3%
Nuts$31.01 million1.9%$34.09 million-9%
Trucks, buses and special purpose vehicles$28.25 million1.7%$41.49 million-31.9%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Petroleum products, other$28.22 million1.7%$20.02 million+41%
Chemicals-other$28.05 million1.7%$19.65 million+42.8%
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$28.02 million1.7%$27.28 million+2.7%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$27.24 million1.6%$44.91 million-39.4%
Other parts and accessories of vehicles$27.01 million1.6%$40.16 million-32.7%
Other foods$25.58 million1.5%$22.75 million+12.4%
Toys, games, and sporting goods$25.38 million1.5%$5.033 million+404.2%
Generators, accessories$24.77 million1.5%$30.05 million-17.6%
Medicinal Equipment$24.46 million1.5%$33.76 million-27.6%
Minimum value shipments$24.11 million1.5%$24.13 million-0.1%

The United States imported $6.3 billion of goods from Iraq in 2025, led by crude oil, fuel oil and U.S. goods returned, and reimports (99.6% together). Imports of crude oil were down 17.8% on 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Iraq, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Crude oil$4.647 billion74.1%$5.651 billion-17.8%
Fuel oil$1.567 billion25%$1.844 billion-15%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$34.85 million0.6%$25.8 million+35.1%
Artwork, antiques, stamps, etc.$13.95 million0.2%$16.09 million-13.3%
Petroleum products, other$5.387 million0.1%n/an/a
Minimum value shipments$1.357 million0%$994,224+36.5%
Other foods$1.13 million0%$806,582+40.1%
Paper and paper products$1.02 million0%$258,925+293.9%
Generators, accessories$711,1590%n/an/a
Industrial engines$423,9330%$401,430+5.6%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Nuts$285,0710%$170,653+67%
Fruits, frozen juices$271,5960%$114,264+137.7%
Bakery products$240,1930%$305,666-21.4%
Engines and engine parts (carburetors, pistons, rings, and valves)$114,4870%$162,046-29.3%
Numismatic coins$109,3430%$18,678+485.4%
Tea, spices, etc.$79,3210%$80,262-1.2%
Feedstuff and foodgrains$60,3500%$106,426-43.3%
Vegetables$53,4490%$107,197-50.1%
Electric apparatus$42,0170%$16,998+147.2%
Gem stones, other$38,0000%$8,550+344.4%
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