Why importers in Iraq buy from Kehkashan
Buyers in Iraq use Kehkashan because one purchase order covers 35 plus origins under a single Incoterm out of Jebel Ali. Documents are issued in AR and EN, settled in USD or EUR, and structured against LC at sight, TT, CAD.
Top products imported to Iraq
The high-relevance mix into Iraq is led by Alfalfa (Lucerne) Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds. Variety codes such as AmeriStand alfalfa, Mescavi berseem, Teja S17 chilli and GCH-7 castor are surfaced on the matching product page so buyers can self-select pricing tier on the first RFQ.
Logistics from Jebel Ali to Umm Qasr Port
From FOB Jebel Ali to Umm Qasr Port, ocean transit runs 4 to 7 days. Where consolidation is required we route trans-shipment via Khor Al-Zubair Port and Al-Faw Port. Containers ship as 20 foot or 40 foot full container loads, with less-than-container options available for trial volumes under 25 metric tonnes.
Payment terms and trade finance for Iraq buyers
Importers in Iraq settle through LC at sight, TT, CAD in USD or EUR. Letters of credit are opened against our UAE Free Zone account and screened against UN, EU, US and UK sanctions lists before confirmation. Repeat buyers move to TT advance once two containers clear without deviation.
Documentation and compliance for Iraq imports
Every shipment to Iraq clears against Ministry of Agriculture (Plant Protection Directorate). Compliance documents required on the lane are COSQC conformity, phytosanitary import permit. The standard export pack is the bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin from the Dubai Chamber, ISTA Certificate of Analysis and a phytosanitary certificate.
How to start: from RFQ to first FCL
Send an RFQ with product, variety preference, target volume and discharge port. Within 24 hours we return origin options, indicative pricing landed at Umm Qasr Port, a draft Certificate of Analysis and a couriered sample plan. On approval we open the proforma invoice and confirm production lead time.
Sourcing mix and origin certification for Iraq
Origins we draw from for the Iraq lane include Iran, India, Pakistan. Each origin ships with its own ISTA-format Certificate of Analysis and where applicable an OECD seed-scheme tag. Buyers can split a single 20 foot container load across two or three origins to compare specs in one PO.
Sampling protocol for Iraq buyers
Sample-first is the default policy. We courier a one to two kilogram sample per origin with a draft COA so the buyer in Iraq can run lab confirmation or visual inspection before any PO. Sample fees credit against the first full container load on acceptance.
Incoterm deltas: FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP for Iraq
We quote CFR, CIF, DAP on the same RFQ so buyers can compare landed cost per term. The FOB-to-CFR delta covers ocean freight only. CFR-to-CIF adds marine insurance at roughly 0.15 percent of invoice plus 10 percent. DAP Umm Qasr Port adds destination handling and inland trucking.
Primary and fallback ports for Iraq
Umm Qasr Port is the primary discharge for Iraq. Khor Al-Zubair Port carries the fallback rotation for berthing-window conflicts or schedule slips. Both are on weekly direct-call sailings out of Jebel Ali. Buyers requesting Friday arrival align with our Tuesday-cut booking window.
Multi-origin consolidation for one Iraq PO
A single PO can stack multiple origins into one Jebel Ali consolidation. For a dairy buyer in Iraq this means USA-origin Alfalfa (Lucerne) Seeds alongside Argentinian backup, both inspected pre-vessel by our supervisor and documented under the same bill of lading. One Incoterm. One arrival.
COA disputes and replacement policy for Iraq lots
If destination lab results report germination below 90 percent or purity below 99 percent, we accept a counter-sample drawn under SGS or Bureau Veritas. Off-spec lots are replaced from a sister origin or refunded against the CFR or CIF terms. Every deviation is logged and re-cleaned before resale.