Embroidered fabric imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $52.8 million of embroidered fabric in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $52.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $61.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $52.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 2.4K t |
Where Iraq imports embroidered fabric from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.4M | 99% |
| Turkey | $303K | 0.6% |
| India | $55K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5810
| 5810.92 | Embroidery: with visible ground, of man-made fibres, in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 99% |
| 5810.91 | Embroidery: with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 0.9% |
| 5810.10 | Embroidery: without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 0.5% |
| 5810.99 | Embroidery: with visible ground, of textile materials (other than cotton and man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.64 per kg, 53% below the world average of $13.99, 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 5810: Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered fabric imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported embroidered fabric worth $52.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 207 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered fabric to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($52.4 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of embroidered fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.64 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $13.99 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 embroidered fabric to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $52.8 million in 2024, an increase of 195%. The peak was 2023 at $61.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for embroidered fabric?
The HS code for embroidered fabric is heading 5810. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 5810.92 (99% of the value) and 5810.91 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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