Polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported polyester blend fabric (smooth) worth $8.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.5 million.
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 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 591 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 316 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 285 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 285 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 317 t |
Where Iraq imports polyester blend fabric (smooth) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.1M | 52% |
| China | $2.9M | 36% |
| South Korea | $619K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $220K | 2.8% |
| Lebanon | $82K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 36% above the world average of $5.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Iraq polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports (HS 5407.69): 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 5407.69: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester blend fabric (smooth) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported polyester blend fabric (smooth) worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester blend fabric (smooth) to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (36%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester blend fabric (smooth) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $5.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester blend fabric (smooth) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 384%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth)?
The HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth) is subheading 5407.69. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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