Iraq: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi other cereals market contracted to $X in 2021, declining by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a precipitous decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Other Cereals Production in Iraq

In value terms, other cereals production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2019, the amount of other cerealses exported from Iraq was estimated at X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, other cereals exports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for other cereals exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average other cereals export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2015 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to 0.0% per year.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Iraq

Other cereals imports into Iraq declined rapidly to X kg in 2021, which is down by -16.3% against 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of -3.8% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg), Poland (X kg) and Belgium (X kg) were the main suppliers of other cereals imports to Iraq, together comprising 86% of total imports. Serbia, Turkey, the United States and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Serbia (with a CAGR of +3,200.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Iraq, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-31.5% per year) and Belgium (-21.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average other cereals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals import price increased by +10.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 74%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+2,471.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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