Iraq Sugar Market Overview
Iraq imports virtually all its sugar through Umm Qasr Port, with onward road distribution to Baghdad and across the country. Distributors and wholesalers source refined ICUMSA 45 for household and food-service channels. Halal certification and Arabic labeling are standard requirements.
Iraq is a consistent sugar import market served by Thai exporters via Umm Qasr, with refined grades in 50kg bags and retail packs leading demand.
Export-Ready Sugar Products for Iraq
We supply the full range of export-grade Thai sugar to Iraq. Buyers typically select from the grades below based on application — refining, industrial food manufacturing, retail distribution, or private label.
Refined White Sugar
ICUMSA 45 — premium refined grade for food, beverage, and retail.
Raw Cane Sugar
ICUMSA 600-1200 for refinery feedstock and industrial applications.
Organic Cane Sugar
USDA / EU / JAS certified — non-GMO, Thai-grown cane.
Brown Sugar
Natural brown sugar in light and dark varieties.
Liquid Sugar
Ready-to-use liquid sugar for beverage and food manufacturing.
Powdered Sugar
Ultra-fine icing sugar for confectionery and bakery.
Logistics & Export Handling to Iraq
Shipments depart from Laem Chabang and Bangkok Port in Thailand. Export logistics are arranged based on destination port and shipment schedule, with standard Incoterms FOB, CIF, and CNF available.
Destination Ports in Iraq
- Umm Qasr
- Basra
Shipping Lines Serving Iraq
Packaging for Iraq Buyers
- 50kg PP bags
- 1-2kg retail bags
Import Documentation for Iraq
We prepare all Thai-side export documentation. Your appointed customs broker in Iraq handles the import-side clearance. Typical documentation required by Iraq authorities:
- 1COSQC (Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control) conformity
- 2Phytosanitary certificate
- 3Halal certification (mandatory)
- 4Arabic labeling for retail packs
- 5Certificate of Origin
Why Source Thai Sugar for Iraq?
Strong cane supply base
Thailand is a top global sugar exporter with a deep supply of Thai-grown cane across the Isaan and Central regions.
Large-scale production
Combined 4,340 tons/day capacity across 9 facilities — sized for containers and vessel parcels alike.
Export-experienced handling
Documentation, inspection, port handling, and shipping-line relationships built over 20+ years of export to 50+ countries.
Packaging flexibility
50kg bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, bulk vessel, and private-label retail — all supported from a single supplier.
Consistent bulk supply
Year-round availability with 300-day operating windows across our production network.
ASEAN / FTA advantages
Where applicable, preferential Certificate of Origin forms reduce duty exposure for qualifying importers.
Why Buyers in Iraq Choose Kanthararom Sugar
- Thailand-based supplier and exporter with a registered manufacturing presence in Nakhon Ratchasima — not a reseller or trader.
- Direct access to a large Thai sugarcane network with 8,000+ partner farms across the country's sugarcane belt.
- Support for bulk container and vessel orders to Iraq — from single-container trial orders to multi-vessel contracts.
- Full export documentation support: B/L, COO, COA, phytosanitary, health certificates, Halal and organic certifications where applicable.
- Responsive export sales handling with 24-hour quotation turnaround on qualified RFQs.