Sunglasses imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported sunglasses worth $3.6 million (440 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.0 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 | $3.6M | 441 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 611 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 580 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 502 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 394 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 483 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 247 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 389 t |
Where Iraq imports sunglasses from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 69% |
| Italy | $361K | 10% |
| Hungary | $328K | 9% |
| Turkey | $205K | 5.7% |
| France | $66K | 1.8% |
| United States | $51K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.23 per kg, 93% below the world average of $118.69, 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 sunglasses imports (HS 9004.10): 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 9004.10: Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of sunglasses imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported sunglasses worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 440 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunglasses to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Hungary (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.23 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $118.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunglasses to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunglasses?
The HS code for sunglasses is subheading 9004.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 page.
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