Fuel imports in Iraq
Iraq: Fuel imports was 22.9% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Iraq, 1963–2014
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 22.9% for fuel imports in 2014.
The figure is up 32,938.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Iraq peaked at 62.6% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.
Iraq ranks 36th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0.2% | — |
| 1972 | 0.5% | +132.4% |
| 1973 | 0.4% | -18.5% |
| 1974 | 0.3% | -23.6% |
| 1975 | 0.3% | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 0.2% | -42.8% |
| 2000 | 0.0% | -84.6% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -44.6% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +414.6% |
| 2007 | 27.2% | +39113.7% |
| 2008 | 62.6% | +130.6% |
| 2014 | 22.9% | -63.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1 |
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 5 |
| 2000s | 18.0% | 0.0% | 62.6% | 5 |
| 2010s | 22.9% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 1 |
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More energy & mining data for Iraq
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.4% (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Iraq?
- Fuel imports in Iraq was 22.9% in 2014, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 62.6% in 2008.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
- How does Iraq rank for fuel imports?
- Iraq ranks 36th out of 196 countries with data for 2014.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32,938.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.