Hosiery imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported hosiery worth $53.4 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $76.1 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 | $53.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $54.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $69.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $44.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $56.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $60.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $56.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $76.1M | 9.3K t |
Where Iraq imports hosiery from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.9M | 86% |
| Turkey | $6.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $287K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $68K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $45K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $32K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0% |
| Italy | $17K | 0% |
| India | $17K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6115
| 6115.96 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights… | 62% |
| 6115.95 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or… | 23% |
| 6115.30 | Hosiery: women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or… | 6.7% |
| 6115.29 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 3.1% |
| 6115.22 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more, knitted… | 2.9% |
| 6115.21 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex… | 1.7% |
| 6115.99 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression… | 0.4% |
| 6115.10 | Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6115.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.48 per kg, 57% below the world average of $15.07, 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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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 6115: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of hosiery imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported hosiery worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply hosiery to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 930% on the year.
What is the average import price of hosiery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.48 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $15.07 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 hosiery to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.1 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $76.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for hosiery?
The HS code for hosiery is heading 6115. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6115.96 (62% of the value) and 6115.95 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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