Iraq: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi dry bean market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, declining by -33.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Dry Bean Production in Iraq

In value terms, dry bean production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Dry bean production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of beans (dry) in Iraq reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31%. The dry bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of beans (dry) production in Iraq reached X ha, growing by 4.6% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 16%. The dry bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, shipments abroad of beans (dry) decreased by -39.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 271% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry bean exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 269% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Iraq, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, dry bean exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+55.3% per year) and India (-23.5% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Iraq, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+40.1% per year) and India (-26.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dry bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 33%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Iraq

Dry bean imports into Iraq dropped significantly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -34.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 179% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, dry bean imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dry bean to Iraq, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, dry bean imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +77.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-3.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+28.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Iraq, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +70.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-2.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+29.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dry bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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