Iraq: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Iraq

For the third year in a row, the Iraqi berry market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Iraq

In value terms, berry production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average berry yield in Iraq totaled less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of berries production in Iraq stood at less than X ha, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Berry Exports

Exports from Iraq

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of berries decreased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of X% was in 2018. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, berry exports amounted to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The smallest decline of X% was in 2018. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled X%.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 a decrease of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2015 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to X% per year.

Berry Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, supplies from abroad of berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to Iraq, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the largest berry suppliers to Iraq, with a combined X% share of total imports. Iran and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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