Iraq: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Iraq

After three years of growth, the Iraqi cabbage market decreased by -8.4% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Iraq

In value terms, cabbage production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 203%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Iraq contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 35% against the previous year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Iraq; dropping by -8.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 81%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Iraq

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by 0% to X kg in 2016. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports stood at $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2016, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price saw a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to 0.0% per year.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, imports of cabbage and other brassicas into Iraq reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -64.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 759%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 792%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main cabbage supplier to Iraq, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to -21.9%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Iraq, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at -17.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 119%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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