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Citrus Fruit Market Size in Iraq
After two years of growth, the Iraqi citrus fruit market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.
Citrus Fruit Production in Iraq
In value terms, citrus fruit production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.
In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Iraq dropped to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.
The citrus fruit harvested area in Iraq amounted to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.
Citrus Fruit Exports
Exports from Iraq
In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, citrus fruit exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Iraq, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at X%.
In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Iraq, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to X%.
Export Prices by Country
The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey totaled $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%).
Citrus Fruit Imports
Imports into Iraq
In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.
In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to Iraq, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).
In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Iraq were Turkey ($X), South Africa ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.
The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($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 Syrian Arab Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the citrus fruit market in Iraq. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
- FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
- FCL 490 - Oranges
- FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
- FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes
Country coverage:
- Iraq
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Iraq
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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