Footwear parts imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.5 million of footwear parts in 2024 (305 tonnes). Value rose 104% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.5M | 305 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 646 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 322 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 419 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 373 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 479 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 282 t |
Where Iraq imports footwear parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 75% |
| Turkey | $583K | 24% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $6K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6406
| 6406.20 | Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics | 60% |
| 6406.90 | Footwear: parts, n.e.c. in heading 6406 | 22% |
| 6406.10 | Footwear: parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.09 per kg, 29% below the world average of $11.42, 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 6406: Footwear; parts of footwear; removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, le.g.ings and similar articles, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear parts imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported footwear parts worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear parts to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.09 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $11.42 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 footwear parts to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2018 at $2.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for footwear parts?
The HS code for footwear parts is heading 6406. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6406.20 (60% of the value) and 6406.90 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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