Plastic sandals and flip-flops imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported plastic sandals and flip-flops worth $34.5 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. That is 22% 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 | $34.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 4.3K t |
Where Iraq imports plastic sandals and flip-flops from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, 26% below the world average of $6.12, 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 plastic sandals and flip-flops imports (HS 6402.20): 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 6402.20: Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sandals and flip-flops imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported plastic sandals and flip-flops worth $34.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sandals and flip-flops to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($33.2 million), followed by Thailand (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sandals and flip-flops per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $6.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic sandals and flip-flops to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $34.5 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops?
The HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops is subheading 6402.20. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6402 page.
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