Export to Iraq

Export to Iraq

In recent years, Iran has performed well in export of goods to neighboring countries. Exporting to Iraq, considering the many problems it brings, has always been a significant benefit for Iranian businessmen. Iraq is a culturally and socially diverse country, and its population is a combination of different religious and religious groups. The main groups are Sunni Arabs, Shiite Arabs and Kurds, and the country’s political power originates from these three groups.
Exporting to Iraq is very important as one of the most important export markets of Iran. Because the country of Iraq has the largest common land border with Iran, easy and fast access through land transportation, as well as suitable commercial, economic, political relations and relatively unfavorable climatic conditions, it has provided profitable trade for merchants and traders. .
According to statistics, Iran’s share of exports to Iraq is 24% of global exports. The most important competing countries of Iran in exporting to Iraq are: Jordan, India, China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE and America.
According to the obtained statistics, about 28% of the goods exported to Iraq are consumer goods, 68% are intermediate goods and 4% are capital goods. But in the end, exports to Iraq are divided into four categories, which separately include the following:
  • Crops
  • Building Materials
  • Home Appliances
  • Food and edibles
Note that before taking any action to export to Iraq, first calculate the cost of the goods plus all the additional costs, including import duties to Iraq, transportation costs, cargo insurance costs, etc., and then calculate the total cost. Compare with the price of the product in Iraq and check whether it is profitable for you to export the product to Iraq or not? Some trading companies only inform you of the cost of shipping the cargo to the destination customs and leave the customs costs of the destination on you. After checking and calculating the total costs, the exporters will realize that exporting goods is not only profitable. It has not earned them, but it has left a waste of time and money.
On the other hand, it depends on the buyer and the type of contract. Sometimes the buyer lives in Iraq and wants you to deliver the cargo to one of the Iraqi customs. In this case, the buyer is responsible for the customs fees related to the import of the relevant goods in Iraq. However, if the contract stipulates that the cargo will be delivered to your home or store, you must also calculate the customs fees related to the import of the goods in Iraq before exporting and add them to the total costs.
In the future, stay with Qoqnous Trading to review the laws, required documents, and procedures for exporting to Iraq.

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Export rules to Iraq

Exporting to Iraq, like any other country, has its own laws, which we must have sufficient knowledge of before taking any action, so that all steps proceed according to the law and we do not incur financial losses. Among the most important export laws to Iraq are:
  • Before carrying out any export process to Iraq, an official contract must be written with the Iranian and Iraqi parties.
  • The export of some goods to Iraq, including food, requires permission from relevant organizations.
  • Goods and products sent to Iraq must contain labels and writings in Latin and Arabic according to Iraqi customs laws.
  • Finding the tariff code of the goods and checking whether the import of the goods to Iraq is allowed, prohibited or conditional according to the Iraqi customs laws.
  • It is necessary and necessary to match the export cargo with the technical conditions and standards of the country of Iraq.

Documents required for export to Iraq

  • Valid business card
  • Health certificate from food products health monitoring organization
  • Preparation of product labels in English and Arabic
  • SGS and BV inspection approval if required
  • Export declaration of goods (including the name and amount of the goods and complete information about the goods)
  • Definitive sales invoice in English and Arabic: In the invoice, the full details of the buyer and seller and the full details of the products must be recorded.
  • Certificate of origin in Arabic and English: In the certificate of origin, the details of the buyer and seller must be mentioned, as well as the border terminal through which the goods pass. It is necessary and mandatory to have the same product information in the sales invoice and the certificate of origin.
  • Obtaining ISO standards if needed
  • Approval from the standard organization if needed
  • Packing list for products that are of several types

Steps to export all kinds of goods to Iraq

When the decision is made to send the goods to Iraq, you must also make sure of its sales market in Iraq and then proceed to send the goods. In addition, some goods that exist in Iraq should be priced at a lower price than their Iraqi counterparts.
Before sending the goods to Iraq, you should consider the product costs and customs fees, import duties and transportation costs and consider whether it is profitable for you to send the goods or not.
Also, one of the other important points in this field is that in addition to using suitable transportation systems, the packaging of the desired goods must be completely standardized and specialized.
In the following, we will introduce the steps of exporting to Iraq.
  • Investigating the economic, geographical and facilities situation of Iraq
  • Finding a customer and obtaining an export license
  • Valuation of the item in question
  • Sending proforma invoice and definitive invoice of goods
  • Packaging of the desired product
  • Setting up the transport contract and insuring the goods
  • Customs declaration and final shipment of goods

Iraqi customs tariffs

Tariffs and customs duties include duties and taxes that all countries collect when goods enter the customs and then allow entry. Each country imposes different customs tariffs based on its trade policies. Iraq also sets new customs tariffs every year at the beginning of the new year. In calculating customs tariffs, the country of Iraq, in addition to taking into account commercial profit and customs duties, also charges a fee for goods clearance. Generally, the customs tariff related to Iran’s borders is considered to be around 10-15%.

The most and most profitable export goods to Iraq

According to the climate that Iraq has, there are certain restrictions in the field of agricultural production. In addition to this, the conditions that the war of the last few years has created in this country are such that it lags behind its neighboring countries in terms of service and industrial growth. For this reason, exporting to Iraq is one of the most profitable transactions for Iran.

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  • Export of clothing

Due to the attractiveness of Iranian clothes for Iraqi people and its variety and quality, the export of clothes to Iraq is increasing every year. It should be mentioned that one of the reasons that made the export of clothes produced in Iran profitable to Iraq was the correct pricing, which is cheaper than the samples available in Iraq.
  • Export of building materials to Iraq

Considering the many stone mines in Iran, another export to Iraq will be the export of construction materials. Exporting stone to Iraq and other neighboring countries has become one of the most profitable businesses today.
  • Export of coolers

The very hot climate of Iraq has made them need air conditioners in most months of the year. For this reason, there is a great demand for Iranian coolers in this country, which is due to the cheaper price and good quality of these products.
Among other goods exported to Iraq, the following can be mentioned:
  • Exporting machinery and industrial equipment to Iraq
  • Export of electrical devices and its equipment to Iraq
  • Export of car spare parts to Iraq
  • Export of iron and steel products to Iraq
  • Export of plastic and plastic products to Iraq
  • Exporting furniture and bedding to Iraq
  • Export of medicine and medical equipment to Iraq
  • Grain export to Iraq
  • Exporting precious stones and precious metals to Iraq
  • Export of clothing and textile items to Iraq
  • Exporting tomato paste to Iraq
  • Exporting tiles, ceramics and mosaics to Iraq
  • Exporting coolers and cooling devices to Iraq
  • Exporting household appliances to Iraq
  • Exporting ice cream and frozen foods to Iraq
  • Export of fresh tomatoes to Iraq
  • Export of fresh apples to Iraq
  • Export of fresh potatoes to Iraq
  • Exporting flooring to Iraq
  • Biscuit export to Iraq
  • Export of cloth and clothes to Iraq
  • Export of building materials to Iraq
  • Export of leather and leather products to Iraq
  • Export of wood and all wood products to Iraq
  • Export of all agricultural products to Iraq
  • Exporting all kinds of ready-made and canned foods to Iraq
  • Export of sweets to Iraq
  • Exporting livestock products, vegetable and animal oils to Iraq
  • Exporting all kinds of dairy products to Iraq
  • Export of soft drinks to Iraq
  • Export of precious metals to Iraq
  • Exporting electronic equipment such as phones and laptops to Iraq

Problems in exporting to Iraq

There are always certain problems and obstacles in the way of exporting to Iraq. For example, the backwardness of the Iraqi banking system is one of the important problems of Iranian businessmen. Also, due to the high diversity in the culture and religion of the people of this country, there are different laws in each city that are implemented in different ways.
Another problem of exporting all kinds of goods to Iraq is in the field of transportation, which is caused by the lack of rail connections in Iraq and Iran. We may also see security problems in some cities of this country. In addition to all these cases, the lack of familiarity of Iranian businessmen with the culture and politics of Iraq and their different official language may also cause problems in the process of exporting to Iraq.

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last word

Considering the gaps that Iraq has, exporting to it and investing in it can be very profitable. Because this country and its officials welcome people who intend to improve this country by investing there. In this regard, the export of various food products, cosmetics, building materials, electrical appliances, cellulose products, fruits and vegetables, and livestock products are among the most profitable items for Iranian businessmen.
Export to Iraq must be done under special and standard conditions; For example, the goods that are sent must have labels with Arabic and Latin writings, and their health standards must be checked; Therefore, by observing all these points, a profitable deal for both sides will be formed between the two neighboring countries of Iran and Iraq.
With years of experience in the field of trade, export, international contract and specialized market research, qoqnous Trading Company will help you in understanding the needs of the Iraqi market and business opportunities with Iraq by providing specialized advice. He will carry out all export matters to Iraq in the shortest possible time and at the lowest cost. Contact our experts for free consultation.

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