Iraq: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Iraq

The Iraqi market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes contracted slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.5% against 2019 indices. Citrus fruit jams and marmalades consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Iraq

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes were exported from Iraq; dropping by -39.9% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled +101.1%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from Iraq.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled +119.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

From 2017 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +9.2% per year.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, when their volume increased by 25% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 59%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades supplier to Iraq, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to -14.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+42.8% per year) and Egypt (-17.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Iraq, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to -15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+36.1% per year) and Egypt (-14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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