Polyester staple fabric (other) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported polyester staple fabric (other) worth $2.8 million (572 tonnes). Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.1 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 | $2.8M | 573 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 900 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 510 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 510 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 403 t |
| 2017 | $897K | 252 t |
Where Iraq imports polyester staple fabric (other) from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 82% |
| Japan | $353K | 13% |
| Turkey | $160K | 5.7% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.94 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.85, 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 polyester staple fabric (other) imports (HS 5512.19): 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 5512.19: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fabric (other) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported polyester staple fabric (other) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 572 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fabric (other) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Japan (12%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fabric (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.94 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fabric (other) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $897 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. The peak was 2022 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fabric (other)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (other) is subheading 5512.19. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Iraq, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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