Elastic knitted fabric imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $18.8 million of elastic knitted fabric in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.2 million.
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 | $18.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 748 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Iraq imports elastic knitted fabric from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.4M | 98% |
| South Korea | $220K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $163K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6004
| 6004.10 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric… | 99% |
| 6004.90 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or… | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 63% below the world average of $8.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 6004: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of elastic knitted fabric imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported elastic knitted fabric worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply elastic knitted fabric to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by South Korea (1%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 992% on the year.
What is the average import price of elastic knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $8.01 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 elastic knitted fabric to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2023 at $33.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for elastic knitted fabric?
The HS code for elastic knitted fabric is heading 6004. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6004.10 (99% of the value) and 6004.90 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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