Synthetic strip fabric imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic strip fabric by Iraq reached $2.7 million in 2024 (472 tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.2 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 | $2.7M | 472 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 477 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 612 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Iraq imports synthetic strip fabric from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 65% |
| Turkey | $726K | 27% |
| China | $153K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $79K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.71 per kg, 126% above the world average of $2.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 synthetic strip fabric imports (HS 5407.20): 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 5407.20: Fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic strip fabric imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported synthetic strip fabric worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic strip fabric to Iraq?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic strip fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic strip fabric to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic strip fabric?
The HS code for synthetic strip fabric is subheading 5407.20. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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