Iraq: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi non-knitted men apparel market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-knitted men apparel consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Iraq

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 390%. Non-knitted men apparel production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Iraq

Non-knitted men apparel exports from Iraq soared to X units in 2022, with an increase of 31% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 301% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 402%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Iraq, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X units), with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +78.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-6.0% per year) and Lithuania (+105.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Iraq, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +70.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-5.5% per year) and Lithuania (+60.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -39.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+117.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Iraq; dropping by -2.3% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Iraq.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +4.4%).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Iraq, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 69%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+26.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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