Although domestic production is steadily increasing, Iraq is still highly dependent on food imports.

With an average income of about US$ 570, Iraq is an upper-middle class economy according to the World Bank. About 43% of monthly income is spent on food.

EU imports are particularly high for infant and baby food, eggs, honey, cheese, pasta and pet food.

Market studies predict that demand for other product groups will continue to grow, creating business opportunities in the following products:

Sweets, biscuits, snacks
Dairy products such as cheese, cream, milk powder, ...
Poultry and beef
Products for food production, processing and preservation