Leather clothing and accessories imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather clothing and accessories by Iraq reached $3.1 million in 2024 (244 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.9 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 | $3.1M | 244 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 462 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 548 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 644 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 677 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 489 t |
Where Iraq imports leather clothing and accessories from
Most of the value came from Turkey (48%), China (18%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.5M | 48% |
| China | $579K | 18% |
| Italy | $291K | 9.3% |
| Switzerland | $263K | 8.4% |
| Pakistan | $111K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $109K | 3.5% |
| United States | $45K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1.2% |
| France | $37K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $32K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4203
| 4203.30 | Clothing accessories: belts and bandoliers, of leather or of composition leather | 43% |
| 4203.10 | Apparel: articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather | 32% |
| 4203.29 | Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203, of leather or composition leather, not specially designed for use in… | 21% |
| 4203.40 | Clothing accessories: of leather or of composition leather, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203 | 3% |
| 4203.21 | Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.93 per kg, 64% below the world average of $36.10, 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.
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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 4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather clothing and accessories imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported leather clothing and accessories worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather clothing and accessories to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather clothing and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.93 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $36.10 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 leather clothing and accessories to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $6.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for leather clothing and accessories?
The HS code for leather clothing and accessories is heading 4203. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 4203.30 (43% of the value) and 4203.10 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4203 page.
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