Tufted carpet imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tufted carpet by Iraq reached $134.2 million in 2024 (63.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $134.2M | 63.7K t |
| 2023 | $104.9M | 49.0K t |
| 2022 | $93.3M | 44.9K t |
| 2021 | $79.7M | 40.0K t |
| 2020 | $45.4M | 24.3K t |
| 2019 | $52.5M | 30.2K t |
| 2018 | $51.2M | 27.9K t |
| 2017 | $48.5M | 23.0K t |
Where Iraq imports tufted carpet from
Turkey alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $110.3M | 82% |
| China | $22.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $534K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $298K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $241K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $186K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $135K | 0.1% |
| India | $110K | 0.1% |
| United States | $94K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $57K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5703
| 5703.30 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of man-made textile materials (other than polyamides), whether or not made up | 92% |
| 5703.90 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up | 5.1% |
| 5703.20 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made up | 2.4% |
| 5703.10 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.95, 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.
Tufted carpet exports from Iraq
In 2024, Iraq exported tufted carpet worth $205 thousand (96 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $126K | 62% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 22% |
| United States | $30K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
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 5703: Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted carpet imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported tufted carpet worth $134.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply tufted carpet to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($110.3 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 697% on the year.
What is the average import price of tufted carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.95 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 tufted carpet to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.5 million in 2017 to $134.2 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export tufted carpet?
Yes. Iraq exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $134.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted carpet?
The HS code for tufted carpet is heading 5703. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 5703.30 (92% of the value) and 5703.90 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5703 page.
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