Textured polyester fabric (natural) imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textured polyester fabric (natural) by Iraq reached $2.4 million in 2024 (819 tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 819 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 555 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 347 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 297 t |
| 2020 | $800K | 370 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 244 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 407 t |
| 2017 | $739K | 217 t |
Where Iraq imports textured polyester fabric (natural) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 93% |
| Malaysia | $106K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $15K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, 31% below the world average of $4.19, 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 textured polyester fabric (natural) imports (HS 5407.51): 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 5407.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester fabric (natural) imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported textured polyester fabric (natural) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 819 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester fabric (natural) to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Malaysia (4%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $4.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textured polyester fabric (natural) to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $739 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural)?
The HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural) is subheading 5407.51. 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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