New Export Requirement
Syrian companies and factories must now complete registration on the electronic ECOR platform before they can ship goods to Iraq. Officials in Syria's Ministry of Economy and Industry said on 16 June 2026 that obtaining an approved registration certificate has become a fundamental condition for completing any export or supply operation to the Iraqi market.
The requirement applies across sectors, covering industrial, agricultural, and food producers that rely on Iraq as a destination for their goods.
How the Platform Works
The ECOR system was formally adopted by Iraq's Ministry of Commerce to regulate import operations and document supplier data. Registration is handled entirely online through a dedicated portal, where exporters submit company information and receive certification.
Under the new mechanism, a valid certificate is checked before shipments are cleared, tying continued access to the Iraqi market to compliance with the registration process.
Trade With Iraq
Iraq is one of the most important outlets for Syrian exports, absorbing a significant share of the country's industrial, agricultural, and food output. The two governments have described the platform as a step toward greater transparency and more organized commercial relations.
For Syrian producers, the change adds an administrative step that must be cleared before goods can move across the border without interruption.
What Exporters Face Now
Authorities urged firms to register promptly to avoid disruption to existing supply contracts. Companies that fail to obtain certification risk having shipments held until they comply.
The measure formalizes documentation that had previously been handled less systematically, and signals closer coordination between Syrian and Iraqi trade authorities on cross-border commerce.