Men's clothing imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $168.0 million of men's clothing in 2024 (19.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 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 | $168.0M | 19.3K t |
| 2023 | $133.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $132.4M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $99.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2020 | $98.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $124.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $144.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $201.4M | 18.6K t |
Where Iraq imports men's clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $93.0M | 55% |
| Turkey | $62.3M | 37% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| United States | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $650K | 0.4% |
| India | $416K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $323K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 37% |
| 6203.43 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 17% |
| 6203.23 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 11% |
| 6203.19 | Suits: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6203.1 (not knitted or crocheted) | 7.7% |
| 6203.32 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 5.9% |
| 6203.22 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 5.5% |
| 6203.33 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 4.8% |
| 6203.49 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic… | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.71 per kg, 67% below the world average of $26.60, 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.
Men's clothing exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported men's clothing worth $231 thousand (6 tonnes). Turkey alone took 53% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $123K | 53% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 41% |
| Germany | $5K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.6% |
| France | $1K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.2% |
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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported men's clothing worth $168.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($93.0 million), followed by Turkey (37%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.71 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $26.60 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 men's clothing to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $201.4 million in 2017 to $168.0 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2017 at $201.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export men's clothing?
Yes. Iraq exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $167.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (37% of the value) and 6203.43 (17%). 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 6203 page.
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