Scarf and shawl imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported scarf and shawl worth $41.7 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.6 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 | $41.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $47.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $53.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $38.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $36.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $41.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $44.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $53.3M | 5.5K t |
Where Iraq imports scarf and shawl from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.5M | 78% |
| Turkey | $6.9M | 17% |
| India | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $76K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $41K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $27K | 0.1% |
| United States | $16K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6214
| 6214.30 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 92% |
| 6214.90 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6214 (not knitted or crocheted) | 7.4% |
| 6214.10 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.7% |
| 6214.40 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.3% |
| 6214.20 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.47 per kg, 70% below the world average of $28.17, 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.
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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 6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of scarf and shawl imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported scarf and shawl worth $41.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply scarf and shawl to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($32.5 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of scarf and shawl per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.47 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $28.17 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 scarf and shawl to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.3 million in 2017 to $41.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $53.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for scarf and shawl?
The HS code for scarf and shawl is heading 6214. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6214.30 (91% of the value) and 6214.90 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6214 page.
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