Light nonwoven natural fabric imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $2.6 million of light nonwoven natural fabric in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 302% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 90% 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 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $659K | 291 t |
| 2022 | $203K | 52 t |
| 2021 | $89K | 19 t |
| 2020 | $258K | 42 t |
| 2019 | $133K | 51 t |
| 2018 | $66K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $29K | 13 t |
Where Iraq imports light nonwoven natural fabric from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 96% |
| India | $83K | 3.1% |
| China | $28K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.20, 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 light nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.91): 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 5603.91: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of light nonwoven natural fabric imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported light nonwoven natural fabric worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 302% on 2023.
Which countries supply light nonwoven natural fabric to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (3%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of light nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light nonwoven natural fabric to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $511 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for light nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for light nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.91. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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