Iraq: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi green bean market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 105% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Iraq

In value terms, green bean production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 61%. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of green beans in Iraq dropped slightly to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of green beans were harvested in Iraq; with an increase of 233% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, approx. X kg of green beans were exported from Iraq; flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. 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, green bean exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a sharp downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for green bean exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2017 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to 0.0% per year.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, the amount of green beans imported into Iraq reached X tons, flattening at the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 233%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 267% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Iraq, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Iraq, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled -14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (-3.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+35.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :