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IQ • Middle East & Gulf Trade Guide

Iraq Export, Import & Container Logistics

Direct bilateral export, raw material import (www.coidet.com), and container logistics gateway between Turkey and Iraq. Weekly FCL/LCL departures, mandatory ICIGI / CoC (VoC) Inspection & Certificate of Origin certificate issuance, and turnkey commercial agency since 1983.

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Sea Transit Time

2 – 6 Days

Express Air Freight

1 – 2 Days

Primary Destination Port

Habur / İbrahim Halil Karayolu Sınır Kapısı

Mandatory Cargo Waiver

ICIGI / CoC (VoC) Inspection & Certificate of Origin

01. Iraq Market Overview & Commercial Potential

Iraq is one of the most prominent dynamic economies in the Middle East & Gulf region. With its capital at Baghdad (North: Erbil), official currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) & USD, and business language Arabic & Kurdish, the country holds immense demand for Turkish construction materials, food commodities, agricultural machinery, and consumer goods.

Operating since 1983, GLOBTRADIMEX Global Trade Center maintains direct partnerships with local importers, wholesale buyers, and commercial distribution channels across Iraq.

02. Major Ports & Airports Guide

Containerized and air freight shipments from Turkey to Iraq enter through the following primary ports and gateways:

Seaports:

  • Habur / İbrahim Halil Karayolu Sınır Kapısı — Average ocean transit time: 2 – 6 Days.
  • Umm Qasr Limanı (Basra Körfezi) — Average ocean transit time: 2 – 6 Days.
  • Erbil, Duhok, Musul ve Bağdat Lojistik Merkezleri — Average ocean transit time: 2 – 6 Days.

Airports:

  • Bağdat Uluslararası Havalimanı (BGW) — Express air cargo transit from Istanbul: 1 – 2 Days.
  • Erbil Uluslararası Havalimanı (EBL) — Express air cargo transit from Istanbul: 1 – 2 Days.
  • Basra Havalimanı (BSR) — Express air cargo transit from Istanbul: 1 – 2 Days.

03. Ocean Container Shipping (FCL & LCL)

We provide regular weekly container line services from Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin to Iraq:

  • 20ft Standard Container: 33 m³ capacity and up to 28 tons for heavy commodities (rebar, cement, flour, tiles).
  • 40ft High Cube Container: 76 m³ volume offering cost efficiency for furniture, textiles, plastic pipes, and high-volume goods.
  • LCL Consolidation: For smaller shipments, freight calculated per cubic meter (CBM) with full consolidation security.

04. Mandatory Cargo Tracking Note: ICIGI / CoC (VoC) Inspection & Certificate of Origin

Legal Notice & Customs Mandate:

For customs clearance in Iraq (Habur / İbrahim Halil Karayolu Sınır Kapısı), accurate HS Code classification and ICIGI / CoC (VoC) Inspection & Certificate of Origin compliance are essential. GLOBTRADIMEX manages turnkey FCL/LCL container, road freight, air cargo, and certification operations from Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin.

Standard clearance documents required for customs entry in Iraq:

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading (B/L) / CMR / Air Waybill
  • ICIGI / CoC (VoC) Inspection & Certificate of Origin
  • Export Customs Declaration & ISPM-15 Certificate

05. Top In-Demand Products from Turkey to Iraq

Based on our www.coidet.com catalog and local market data, the fastest-moving product categories:

Flour, Cooking Oil, Poultry, Biscuits & Foods
Rebar, Cement, Ceramics, Paint & uPVC Profiles
Furniture, Mattresses, Carpets & Kitchenware
Generators, Transformers, Power Cables & Lighting
Pharmaceuticals, Medical Gear & Hygiene Goods
Construction Building Systems, Formwork, Scaffolding & Prefab Units

06. Strategic Raw Materials Importable from Iraq

Through our bilateral trade structure, we inspect and source high-grade raw commodities directly from producers in Iraq:

  • Copper, Aluminum & Non-Ferrous Scrap
  • Sulfur, Bitumen & Petrochemical By-Products
  • Dates & Raw Hides/Wool

07. GLOBTRADIMEX Exclusive Commercial Agency & Representation (Since 1983)

The critical challenge in international trade is counterparty reliability and payment security. GLOBTRADIMEX acts as your authorized on-the-ground Commercial Agent, distributing product samples, qualifying distributors, and executing shipments under confirmed letters of credit.

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UAE (Dubai) Export & Import

Capital: Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates (Dubai) is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Middle East & Gulf region. Through Jebel Ali Limanı (Dubai - Ana Re-Export Üssü), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Jebel Ali
Waiver: CEPA & MOIAT
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Middle East 5 – 10 Days

Saudi Arabia Export & Import

Capital: Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Middle East & Gulf region. Through Cidde İslam Limanı (Jeddah Islamic Port), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Cidde Limanı
Waiver: SABER / SASO
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Middle East 11 – 16 Days

Qatar Export & Import

Capital: Doha

Qatar is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Middle East & Gulf region. Through Hamad Limanı (Port of Hamad - Doha), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Hamad Limanı
Waiver: QGOSM & CoO
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Middle East 12 – 17 Days

Kuwait Export & Import

Capital: Kuwait City

Kuwait is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Middle East & Gulf region. Through Shuwaikh Limanı (Port of Shuwaikh), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Shuwaikh
Waiver: KUCAS / PAI
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Knowledge & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and expert answers regarding Global trade, ocean freight, A.TR, EUR.1 & SABER certification, and port clearance procedures.

Scheduled FCL/LCL container and multimodal shipments from Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin to Iraq (Habur / İbrahim Halil Karayolu Sınır Kapısı) arrive within an average of 2 – 6 Days.

Alongside the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading/CMR, shipments to Iraq require ICIGI / CoC (VoC) Inspection & Certificate of Origin. GLOBTRADIMEX manages all customs and certification procedures end-to-end.

Leading export sectors to Iraq include Flour, Cooking Oil, Poultry, Biscuits & Foods, Rebar, Cement, Ceramics, Paint & uPVC Profiles, Furniture, Mattresses, Carpets & Kitchenware, supported by GLOBTRADIMEX's B2B buyer network and turnkey logistics.

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Take a Secure and Fast Step into Global Markets

Contact our foreign trade desk directly for export product pricing (coidet.com), Global raw material imports, container freight rates, and mandatory A.TR / EUR.1 / SABER waivers.

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