Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric by Iraq reached $2.9 million in 2024 (891 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $2.9M | 891 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 601 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 902 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 997 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 927 t |
| 2019 | $383K | 219 t |
| 2018 | $589K | 196 t |
| 2017 | $307K | 74 t |
Where Iraq imports heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.0M | 70% |
| Saudi Arabia | $668K | 23% |
| India | $53K | 1.8% |
| China | $53K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.7% |
| Luxembourg | $18K | 0.6% |
| France | $16K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, 31% below the world average of $4.70, 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?
The shipment records behind Iraq heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.13): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5603.13: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 891 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $4.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $306 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 843%. The peak was 2021 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.13. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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