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Iraq E-Commerce Blue Ocean: How to Enter the US$20 Billion Market?

2026-05

Iraq is emerging as an e-commerce frontier in the Middle East. Mordor Intelligence data shows Iraq's freight logistics market reached $11.52 billion in 2026, with e-commerce logistics growing at double digits.

Iraq Key Data (2026)

  • Population: ~45 million, 60%+ under 35
  • Internet penetration: 75%+
  • Payment: COD dominant (85%+)
  • Key cities: Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Mosul

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Local clearance team in Baghdad, delivery network covering major cities, COD support available.