Woven carpet imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported woven carpet worth $199.7 million (55.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $278.5 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 | $199.7M | 55.3K t |
| 2023 | $174.3M | 47.2K t |
| 2022 | $206.3M | 64.5K t |
| 2021 | $187.0M | 63.0K t |
| 2020 | $148.6M | 56.5K t |
| 2019 | $206.0M | 63.9K t |
| 2018 | $278.5M | 71.9K t |
| 2017 | $242.6M | 69.3K t |
Where Iraq imports woven carpet from
Turkey alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $130.9M | 66% |
| China | $68.3M | 34% |
| Kuwait | $313K | 0.2% |
| North Macedonia | $90K | 0% |
| Italy | $86K | 0% |
| India | $53K | 0% |
| United States | $27K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $21K | 0% |
| Spain | $6K | 0% |
| Poland | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5702
| 5702.42 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in… | 63% |
| 5702.49 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of… | 16% |
| 5702.92 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c.… | 13% |
| 5702.99 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made or wool or fine animal hair, not… | 7.4% |
| 5702.50 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), not of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or… | 0.4% |
| 5702.41 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item… | 0.2% |
| 5702.32 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c.… | 0.2% |
| 5702.10 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, 20% below the world average of $4.52, 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.
Woven carpet exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $770 thousand of woven carpet in 2024 (454 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $398K | 52% |
| Saudi Arabia | $292K | 38% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $10K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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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 5702: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of woven carpet imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported woven carpet worth $199.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 219 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply woven carpet to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($130.9 million), followed by China (34%) and Kuwait (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 844% on the year.
What is the average import price of woven carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.52 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 woven carpet to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $242.6 million in 2017 to $199.7 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $278.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Iraq also export woven carpet?
Yes. Iraq exported $770 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $199.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven carpet?
The HS code for woven carpet is heading 5702. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 5702.42 (63% of the value) and 5702.49 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5702 page.
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