Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $366.7 million of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (59.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% 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 | $366.7M | 59.1K t |
| 2023 | $346.2M | 58.8K t |
| 2022 | $347.8M | 68.7K t |
| 2021 | $259.7M | 55.2K t |
| 2020 | $210.8M | 50.8K t |
| 2019 | $236.9M | 52.7K t |
| 2018 | $215.3M | 43.7K t |
| 2017 | $310.7M | 49.0K t |
Where Iraq imports rubber and plastic footwear from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $290.0M | 79% |
| Turkey | $67.9M | 19% |
| United States | $4.2M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $662K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $389K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $282K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $201K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $177K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $164K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | 89% |
| 6402.20 | Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs | 9.4% |
| 6402.91 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | 1.4% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | 0.7% |
| 6402.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.20 per kg, 60% below the world average of $15.66, 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.
Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $332 thousand of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $330K | 99% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
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 6402: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic footwear imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $366.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($290.0 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.20 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $15.66 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 rubber and plastic footwear to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $310.7 million in 2017 to $366.7 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Iraq exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Germany and Austria. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $366.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic footwear?
The HS code for rubber and plastic footwear is heading 6402. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (88% of the value) and 6402.20 (9%). 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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