Textile footwear imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported textile footwear worth $78.5 million (16.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $134.0 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 | $78.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $120.3M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $134.0M | 22.9K t |
| 2021 | $114.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2020 | $83.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $63.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $69.5M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $85.5M | 15.3K t |
Where Iraq imports textile footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.5M | 68% |
| Turkey | $20.2M | 26% |
| United States | $1.5M | 2% |
| Thailand | $595K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $509K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $422K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $399K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $385K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $336K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $80K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6404
| 6404.19 | Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials | 95% |
| 6404.11 | Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile… | 3.6% |
| 6404.20 | Footwear: outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materials | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, 83% below the world average of $27.80, 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?
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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 6404: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile footwear imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported textile footwear worth $78.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile footwear to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($53.5 million), followed by Turkey (26%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $27.80 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 textile footwear to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.5 million in 2017 to $78.5 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $134.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for textile footwear?
The HS code for textile footwear is heading 6404. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6404.19 (95% of the value) and 6404.11 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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