Iraq: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Iraq

After two years of growth, the Iraqi market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -42.4% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Iraq

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 330% against the previous year. Broad bean and horse bean production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Iraq fell to X tons per ha, which is down by -7.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 456% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average broad bean and horse bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Iraq shrank dramatically to X ha, falling by -43.1% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 628%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, overseas shipments of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 170%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 194%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Iraq, with a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -37.6%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -36.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +1.9% per year.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, purchases abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -1.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 875%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 813% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of broad bean and horse bean to Iraq, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia amounted to +107.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (-18.7% per year) and Egypt (-25.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Iraq, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 3.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled +139.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (-12.5% per year) and Egypt (-26.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -21.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broad bean and horse bean import price increased by +43.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 82%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

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 Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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