Iraq: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi chili and pepper market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Iraq

In value terms, chili and pepper production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Iraq reduced to X tons per ha, shrinking by -9.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in Iraq; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 62%. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Iraq

Chili and pepper exports from Iraq totaled X tons in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the Netherlands.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to 0.0% per year.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by -8.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest chili and pepper supplier to Iraq, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (-6.3% per year) and Turkey (+9.5% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Iraq, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran totaled -5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (-3.2% per year) and Turkey (+3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.4% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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