Derived Products
Dried Date, Frozen Date, Toffee Pudding
HS Code
080410
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Iraq Fresh Date market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Iraq are summarized.
- 2 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Date in Iraq.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.
Fresh Date Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Iraq
2 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Date in Iraq. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Date export intelligence in Iraq, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080410.
Scatter points are sampled from 7.2% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Date in Iraq
5 sampled Fresh Date transactions in Iraq include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Date sampled transaction unit prices by date in Iraq: 2026-04-27: 0.53 USD / kg, 2026-04-22: 0.30 USD / kg, 2026-04-21: 0.32 USD / kg, 2026-04-16: 0.31 USD / kg, 2026-04-03: 0.31 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | IRA** *** ***** *** ***** ***** *** ***** *** ************* | 0.53 USD / kg | (Iraq) | (India) | |
| 2026-04-22 | WET ***** ******* ****** *** ********** *** ********** | 0.30 USD / kg | (Iraq) | (India) | |
| 2026-04-21 | IRA** *** ***** *** ***** ***** *** ***** *** ********** | 0.32 USD / kg | (Iraq) | (India) | |
| 2026-04-16 | IRA** *** ***** *** ***** ***** *** ***** *** ********** | 0.31 USD / kg | (Iraq) | (India) | |
| 2026-04-03 | IRA* *** ***** **** *** ********** | 0.31 USD / kg | (Iraq) | (India) |
Top Fresh Date Export Suppliers and Companies in Iraq
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 2 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Date in Iraq. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Iraq)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Iraq)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Iraq Export Partner Coverage
2 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Iraq export network depth for Fresh Date.
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh dates in Iraq are produced from extensive Phoenix dactylifera orchards concentrated in central governorates (notably around Karbala) and in southern Basrah. Harvest is seasonal, typically running from late August to mid-November, with picking also reported into October–December in parts of the south. Iraq remains a producer and exporter (including containerized shipments cleared through Basra customs), but trade data also shows Iraq imports dates under HS 080410, indicating competitive pressure and possible variety/quality gaps in-market. Production and export reliability is constrained by palm pests (including red palm weevil recorded in Basrah since 2015) and by water/soil salinity and heat stress in southern growing areas.
Market RoleMajor producer and exporter (with recorded imports)
Domestic RoleStaple fruit crop with significant livelihood importance in central and southern irrigated farming systems
Market GrowthMixed (recent multi-year context)rehabilitation and expansion efforts alongside persistent climate and pest constraints
SeasonalitySeasonal harvest with late-summer to autumn peak; timing varies by cultivar and desired ripening stage (fresh market often linked to earlier ripening stages).
Specification
Secondary Variety
- Zahdi (Zahidi)
- Sayer
- Khistawi (Khastawi)
- Khadrawi
- Hillawi (Hillwi/Hillawi)
- Barahi (Barhi)
- Deryi (Deary)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard harvest → sorting/handling → wholesale marketing and/or packing → inland transport → export clearance via Basra-area customs centers → containerized shipment via southern terminals
Temperature
- Basra/Umm Qasr container terminals advertise reefer container storage capacity (power sockets), supporting temperature-controlled movements when required.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Phytosanitary HighRed palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) has been recorded as present in Iraq since 2015 (first confirmed record in Basra governorate). This pest can severely damage date palms and can trigger tighter buyer-side phytosanitary scrutiny or shipment holds if infestation risks are detected.Implement orchard-level monitoring (e.g., trapping/surveillance) and integrated pest management; require documented pest-control programs from suppliers and conduct pre-shipment inspection aligned to destination requirements.
Climate HighRising soil and groundwater salinity and heat stress in southern Basrah are documented to reduce date palm productivity, increasing supply volatility and quality variability for fresh dates.Diversify sourcing across Iraqi governorates; prioritize farms with salinity management and reliable irrigation; consider tissue-culture planting material and rehabilitation programs for longer-term supply resilience.
Logistics MediumExport flows are concentrated through southern gateways; container/reefer availability, port congestion, or clearance delays can raise quality-loss risk for fresh-grade shipments and reduce realized prices.Pre-book reefer capacity when needed; use shipment planning with buffer time for inspections; align packaging and loading plans to terminal handling constraints and temperature-control needs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFor shipments entering Iraq, Agricultural Quarantine rules require an import license and an agricultural health certificate for regulated plant/plant products, and importer declaration at entry; document gaps can delay clearance or result in non-compliance actions.Confirm product regulatory status and required permits before shipment; match documents (health certificate, invoice, packing list, origin documentation) to Iraqi entry requirements and consignee broker checklists.
Sustainability
- Water and soil salinity stress in southern Basrah date-growing areas, linked to reduced productivity
- Heat and drought pressure increasing irrigation and orchard-rehabilitation needs
Labor & Social
- Occupational safety risks in harvest labor (tree climbing) and livelihood pressure on seasonal palm harvest workers reported in southern Iraq
FAQ
When is the fresh date harvest season in Iraq?A commonly cited harvest window for dates in Iraq is late August through mid-November, with harvesting activity also reported into October–December in parts of southern Iraq depending on variety and ripening stage.
Which Iraqi regions are most associated with date production?Sources describe major cultivation belts in central Iraq around Karbala and in the south around Basrah, with production also analyzed across multiple central and southern governorates including Baghdad, Babylon (Babil), Diyala, Najaf, Wasit, Qadisiyah, Dhi Qar, and Maysan.
What plant-health documents are relevant for importing dates or other plant products into Iraq?Iraq’s Agricultural Quarantine framework states that regulated plant and plant-product consignments may require an import license and an agricultural health certificate issued by the plant protection authority in the exporting country, and the importer must declare the consignment at the point of entry.
Sources
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