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Who is a reliable footwear supplier and exporter for Iraq?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports footwear to buyers in Iraq, including Baghdad, Umm Qasr, Erbil. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Umm Qasr with about 7–15 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Iraq needs footwear
Iraq holds some of the world's largest oil reserves and is rebuilding power, water and housing infrastructure after years of conflict. Umm Qasr near Basra is the main seaport, with northern cargo often routed through Turkey.
Ready-made garments, uniforms and footwear are fast-moving wholesale lines bought in mixed containers.
Textiles, garments & fashion retail in Iraq
Garment wholesalers and tailors in Iraq buy fabric bundles and ready-made lines in mixed containers, timed for festive and school seasons.
In Iraq, fabric wholesalers and garment makers buy footwear from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and retail chains.
Who buys footwear: Fabric wholesalers · Garment makers · Boutiques & retailers · Uniform suppliers
Wholesale & retail distribution in Iraq
Distributors and retailers in Iraq import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Iraq, hardware stores and supermarkets buy footwear from us mainly for private-label brands and school and corporate uniforms.
Who buys footwear: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Apparel wholesalers · Retail chains · Private-label brands · School and corporate uniforms · Online marketplaces.
Top 7 cities for footwear in Iraq
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of footwear. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Footwear in Baghdadvia Umm Qasr · 3–4 days by roadThe capital and largest market, driving reconstruction, utilities and consumer-goods imports.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Footwear in Umm Qasrport: Umm QasrIraq's main deep-water commercial port.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Footwear in Erbilvia Umm Qasr or Mersin (Turkey) · 4–6 days by roadCapital of the Kurdistan Region, with its own oil sector and a busy construction and trading economy.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Footwear in Sulaymaniyahvia Umm Qasr or Mersin (Turkey) · 4–6 days by roadMajor cement-producing area and a trading city of the Kurdistan Region.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Footwear in Najafvia Umm Qasr · 2–3 days by roadPilgrimage city with continuous hotel and infrastructure building.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 06Footwear in Duhokvia Mersin (Turkey) · 3–4 days by roadNorthern Kurdistan city with farming and cross-border trade.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 07Footwear in Hillahvia Umm Qasr · 2–3 days by roadAgricultural centre of Babylon province.Wholesale & retail distribution
Importing footwear into Iraq: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Iraq — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Iraq working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +964 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, Kurdish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar (IQD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Footwear specifications for Iraq
Typical specification range for garments & footwear; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Iraq's import requirements.
| Fabrics | Cotton, denim, poly-cotton, lycra blends |
|---|---|
| Size range | Kids 2–14 years; adults XS–5XL |
| Branding | Private label, woven labels, hang tags |
| Packing | Individual polybags, ratio packing, export cartons |
Standards: ISO 105, AATCC test methods or the standard your project specifies. Most imports need a Certificate of Conformity from Iraq's pre-shipment verification programme (COSQC).
Price, duties & landed cost in Iraq
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Iraqi dinar (IQD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Umm Qasr |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT or sales tax under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Most imports need a Certificate of Conformity from Iraq's pre-shipment verification programme (COSQC). |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Iraq
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.