Rope and cordage imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported rope and cordage worth $6.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.0 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 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 3.7K t |
Where Iraq imports rope and cordage from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 77% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $215K | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $79K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $50K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $48K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5607
| 5607.50 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated… | 48% |
| 5607.49 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or… | 28% |
| 5607.90 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed… | 17% |
| 5607.41 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene | 3.9% |
| 5607.29 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided… | 2.4% |
| 5607.21 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.94, 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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported rope and cordage worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cordage to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 873% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.94 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 rope and cordage to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $11.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
The HS code for rope and cordage is heading 5607. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 5607.50 (48% of the value) and 5607.49 (28%). 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 5607 page.
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