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Wood charcoal market in Iraq

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wood charcoal market in Iraq experienced substantial growth from 2018 to 2022, with market volume rising from 52 505 t to 87 609 t, an increase of 67% over the five-year period. This upward trend was interrupted in 2023 when the market contracted slightly to 85 557 t.

Domestic production remained constant at 22 567 t each year throughout the period, meaning that market movements were entirely driven by import fluctuations. Imports more than doubled from 29 943 t in 2018 to 65 204 t in 2022, fueling the market expansion. The import-led growth accelerated in 2020 and continued through 2022, before imports dipped in 2023, leading to the minor market correction.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Iraq
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iraq in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iraq in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iraq, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iraq, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iraq, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iraq, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wood charcoal in Iraq

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Iraq produced 22 567 tonnes of wood charcoal, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. The largest decline and increase both occurred in 2018, each at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iraq in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from Iraq

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their minimum in 2018 at 5 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 2 205 tonnes, representing a 490-fold difference. In 2020, Iraq exported 259 tonnes of wood charcoal, marking an 88.2% year-over-year reduction.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.0%)	48 899.1%	(88.2%)	118.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates (55.0% of exports in kind), Kuwait (18.3%), and Saudi Arabia (15.5%) together absorbed 88.8% of Iraq's total wood charcoal exports in kind, making them the primary destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 36-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Iraq's wood charcoal exports amounted to 92 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 91.3% year-over-year reduction. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 049 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 1,972.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	72.2%	1 972.2%	(91.3%)	46.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates (49.9% of exports in value terms), Saudi Arabia (17.5%), and Kuwait (17.5%) were the main buyers of wood charcoal from Iraq, jointly accounting for 84.9% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood charcoal to Iraq

Imports in kind, t

Wood charcoal imports into Iraq increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 42 301 tonnes, up by 30.5% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 50.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	8.3%	30.5%	14.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia was the primary source for imports in kind, accounting for 75.2% of total flows, while other markets comprised a long tail of smaller partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Wood charcoal imports into Iraq rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 38 742 thousand US dollars, increasing by 40.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 61.6%, representing an annualized rate of 17.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.0%	6.8%	40.1%	17.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Indonesia remained the main source for wood charcoal imports to Iraq, taking 79.4% of total imports in value terms, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iraq in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io