Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $7.2 million of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $7.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 611 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 826 t |
| 2017 | $583K | 222 t |
Where Iraq imports medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.4M | 89% |
| Indonesia | $527K | 7.3% |
| China | $254K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26K | 0.4% |
| France | $22K | 0.3% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.88, 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 medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.12): 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 5603.12: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Indonesia (7%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $583 thousand in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.12. 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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