How to sell online in Iraq
A practical guide, without the generalities.
- 1
Decide what to sell
Start with products you actually have, so you never take an order you cannot fill.
- 2
Photograph them
A clear photo on a plain background moves more units than anything else you can change.
- 3
Set your price
Work out the item, the delivery fee and the commission before you publish a price.
- 4
Choose where to list
A page, a platform, or both. What matters is that new buyers can see it.
- 5
Arrange delivery and collection
This is what breaks most sellers — decide it before your first order, not after.
What do I need to start selling online in Iraq?
Products ready to ship, clear photos, a price that accounts for delivery and commission, and a way to deliver and collect payment. You do not need a trade licence to start.
Do I need a trade licence to sell online?
To start on a platform like Sycha, no. Commercial registration is required for certain activities, but it is not a condition of listing and selling through the platform.
How do I deliver to other governorates?
Either arrange a courier yourself, or sell through a platform that handles it — Sycha delivers to 18 governorates and 4,533 areas.
Why does cash on delivery matter in Iraq?
Because most customers do not pay online. Cash on delivery is the default, and any plan that ignores it loses most of its orders.
Where do people actually shop in Iraq?
Social media is the main channel — 23.6 مليون Instagram users in Iraq, about 49.4% of the population (NapoleonCat, حزيران 2026).