Clothing fasteners imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $8.6 million of clothing fasteners in 2024 (614 tonnes). That is 314% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.6M | 615 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 416 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 775 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 416 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 550 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 593 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 585 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 432 t |
Where Iraq imports clothing fasteners from
Turkey alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.4M | 62% |
| China | $3.0M | 34% |
| Germany | $279K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8308
| 8308.90 | Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches… | 73% |
| 8308.10 | Hooks, eyes and eyelets: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles | 20% |
| 8308.20 | Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.01 per kg, close to the world average of $13.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of clothing fasteners imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported clothing fasteners worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 614 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 314% on 2023.
Which countries supply clothing fasteners to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (34%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of clothing fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.63 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of clothing fasteners to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 347%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for clothing fasteners?
The HS code for clothing fasteners is heading 8308. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 8308.90 (73% of the value) and 8308.10 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
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