Lingerie and corsetry imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lingerie and corsetry by Iraq reached $32.2 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $32.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $35.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 2.0K t |
Where Iraq imports lingerie and corsetry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.8M | 92% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $221K | 0.7% |
| United States | $81K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $63K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $20K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.1% |
| India | $10K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6212
| 6212.10 | Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 95% |
| 6212.20 | Girdles and panty-girdles: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 2.2% |
| 6212.90 | Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles: whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212 | 1.3% |
| 6212.30 | Corselettes: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.56 per kg, 75% below the world average of $38.27, 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 6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of lingerie and corsetry imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported lingerie and corsetry worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply lingerie and corsetry to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($29.8 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and the Czech Republic (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of lingerie and corsetry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.56 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $38.27 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 lingerie and corsetry to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2020 at $35.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for lingerie and corsetry?
The HS code for lingerie and corsetry is heading 6212. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6212.10 (95% of the value) and 6212.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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