Brief About Akad Corporation
AKAD General Contracting & Trading Corporate is professional and dynamic company specializes in business counseling services for our clients who are interested to join the Iraqi and middle-eastern market.
We are a Chicago and Baghdad offices based company with 15 years of experience in international trading between the US and the MENA region, Our commitment to our clients is our most important asset.
Our Services in a Glance
Quick Facts about The US-Iraqi Market
General Facts
General Info
In 2016, Iraq GDP was an estimated $156.3 billion (current market exchange rates); real GDP was up by an estimated 10.3%; and the population was 36 million.
Export
Export Facts
Iraq was the United States’ 70th largest goods export market in 2016.
Import
Import Facts
U.S. goods imports from Iraq totaled $6.0 billion in 2016, up 37.0% ($1.6 billion) from 2015, but down 48.3% from 2006.
Investment
Investment Facts
U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI) in Iraq (stock) was $1.6 billion in 2015 (latest data available), a 37.4% decrease from 2014.