Iraq: Technical Textiles Market 2025

Technical Textiles Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi technical textiles market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, picking up by 1.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +2.9% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Technical Textiles Production in Iraq

In value terms, technical textiles production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +86.7% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 47%. Technical textiles production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Technical Textiles Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, approx. X kg of textile products and articles for technical uses were exported from Iraq; with a decrease of -71.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 416% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, technical textiles exports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 248% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of technical textiles exports from Iraq. Moreover, technical textiles exports in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, the United Arab Emirates, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of -16.6%).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for textile products and articles for technical uses exports from Iraq, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled -12.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average technical textiles export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 145% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Technical Textiles Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2021, overseas purchases of textile products and articles for technical uses were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, technical textiles imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest technical textiles supplier to Iraq, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, technical textiles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-7.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest technical textiles suppliers to Iraq, with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Iran, Spain and India, which together accounted for a further 13%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +72.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average technical textiles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 54% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, technical textiles import price increased by +87.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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