Technical textile imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $4.1 million of technical textile in 2024 (549 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 549 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 347 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 510 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 357 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 446 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 654 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 629 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 335 t |
Where Iraq imports technical textile from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Turkey (25%), United States (20%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+874% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 39% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 26% |
| United States | $816K | 20% |
| Germany | $220K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $149K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 2.5% |
| India | $77K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $45K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5911
| 5911.90 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911 | 90% |
| 5911.20 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: bolting cloth, whether or not made up | 2.9% |
| 5911.10 | Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics… | 2.2% |
| 5911.32 | Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing 650g/m2 or more | 2.2% |
| 5911.40 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair | 1.4% |
| 5911.31 | Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing less than 650g/m2 | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.49 per kg, 51% below the world average of $15.14, 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported technical textile worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 549 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and the United States (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 874% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.49 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $15.14 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 technical textile to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2021 at $4.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
The HS code for technical textile is heading 5911. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 5911.90 (90% of the value) and 5911.20 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Iraq trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.