Iraq: Cow Peas Market 2025

Cow Peas Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi cow peas market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 35% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a mild expansion. Cow peas consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cow Peas Production in Iraq

In value terms, cow peas production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 294%. Cow peas production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cow peas yield in Iraq shrank modestly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average cow peas 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 cow peas (dry) were harvested in Iraq; stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 142%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cow peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, approx. X tons of cow peas (dry) were exported from Iraq; jumping by 54% on 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 806% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 516%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iceland (X tons) was the main destination for cow peas exports from Iraq, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Iceland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cow peas (dry) exports from Iraq.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cow peas export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -15.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +19.9% per year.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, imports of cow peas (dry) into Iraq skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 44% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 244%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 139%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Madagascar (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of cow peas imports to Iraq, together comprising 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +47.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Madagascar ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest cow peas suppliers to Iraq, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +42.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cow peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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