Rubber and plastic shoes imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $324.4 million (50.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 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 | $324.4M | 50.6K t |
| 2023 | $307.2M | 50.8K t |
| 2022 | $306.0M | 61.4K t |
| 2021 | $235.3M | 50.7K t |
| 2020 | $186.0M | 47.1K t |
| 2019 | $213.7M | 49.2K t |
| 2018 | $189.8M | 39.1K t |
| 2017 | $275.0M | 42.4K t |
Where Iraq imports rubber and plastic shoes from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $252.4M | 78% |
| Turkey | $64.7M | 20% |
| United States | $4.1M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $617K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $319K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $181K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $170K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $164K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $112K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.41 per kg, 58% below the world average of $15.24, 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 shoes exports from Iraq
Exports of rubber and plastic shoes by Iraq reached $263 thousand in 2024 (15 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 | $261K | 99% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq rubber and plastic shoes imports (HS 6402.99): 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 6402.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic shoes imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $324.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic shoes to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($252.4 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $15.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic shoes to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $275.0 million in 2017 to $324.4 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $254.7 million a year.
Does Iraq also export rubber and plastic shoes?
Yes. Iraq exported $263 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 $324.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic shoes?
The HS code for rubber and plastic shoes is subheading 6402.99. 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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