On Sunday, the General Authority of Customs announced that Iraq’s customs revenues for 2025 reached 2.4 trillion dinars, marking a record achievement and a major step forward in government reforms.
In a statement to dinaropinions.com, the Authority said this milestone shows a real shift in institutional performance and the government’s commitment to reform.
Thamer Qasim Dawood, Director General of the Authority, said the success reflects strong support and guidance from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a al-Sudani, especially in the fight against corruption, improving customs procedures, and boosting oversight at border crossings.
Dawood highlighted that the improvements came from modern systems like ASYCUDA, which standardizes procedures, reduces human errors, and increases collection efficiency. The TIR system also helped speed up international trade while improving transparency and compliance with global standards.
He added that the Investigations and Anti-Smuggling Department has made significant progress in stopping smuggling and customs evasion, protecting revenues, and ensuring goods enter the country according to regulations.
Dawood stressed that this record achievement adds responsibility for customs to continue digital transformation, strengthen oversight, and support the national economy. He said the Authority will keep working to raise revenues, maintain fair trade, and secure Iraq’s borders.
