T-shirt and vest imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of t-shirt and vest by Iraq reached $125.4 million in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $125.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $124.7M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $91.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $94.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $83.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $105.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $106.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $137.8M | 16.6K t |
Where Iraq imports t-shirt and vest from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Turkey (44%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.5M | 47% |
| Turkey | $54.9M | 44% |
| India | $6.1M | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $932K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $838K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $611K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $338K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $177K | 0.1% |
| France | $121K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6109
| 6109.10 | T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 53% |
| 6109.90 | T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6109.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.85 per kg, 58% below the world average of $21.32, 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 6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of t-shirt and vest imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported t-shirt and vest worth $125.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply t-shirt and vest to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($58.5 million), followed by Turkey (44%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of t-shirt and vest per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.85 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $21.32 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 t-shirt and vest to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137.8 million in 2017 to $125.4 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $137.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for t-shirt and vest?
The HS code for t-shirt and vest is heading 6109. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6109.10 (53% of the value) and 6109.90 (47%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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