ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – Iraqi customs revenues grew by 108 billion dinars (over $71 million) in September compared to the same time last year, the customs authority said on Monday.

Iraq raked in more than 442 billion dinars in customs revenue in September 2026, compared to around 334 billion in September last year, marking an increase of over 32 percent, the authority said in a statement.

“This increase underscores the importance of continuing to develop the customs system and enhancing the efficiency of collecting due revenues in accordance with applicable laws and regulations,” the body said, coming as Iraq has aimed to move toward a less oil-dependent economy.

The authority said on Wednesday that the implementation of the ASYCUDA system had significantly increased customs revenues to over $2 billion since the beginning of 2026, adding that the increase had come as a result of the system’s application and “not because of an increase in customs tariffs.”

Since early 2025, Baghdad has largely switched from paper customs declarations to electronic declarations under ASYCUDA, which stands for the Automated System for Customs Data.

The authority added that the sharp rise comes amid efforts by Iraq “to enhance institutional performance, refine customs procedures, and improve collection efficiency across customs centers and zones.”

The fully digital customs system was developed by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).