Iraq: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi fig market reduced to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fig Production in Iraq

In value terms, fig production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 195%. Fig production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fig yield in Iraq amounted to X tons per ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fig yield decreased by -0.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 116%. The fig yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the fig harvested area in Iraq totaled X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 194% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fig production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports from Iraq

In 2022, the amount of figs exported from Iraq declined to X kg, with a decrease of -2.7% against the year before. Overall, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 3,338%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,723%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X kg) was the main destination for fig exports from Iraq, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, fig exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey amounted to -24.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-36.0% per year) and Sweden (+21.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for figs exports from Iraq, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled -25.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-33.1% per year) and Sweden (-61.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fig export price decreased by +0.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Bahrain (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Imports into Iraq

In 2022, imports of figs into Iraq reduced modestly to X tons, which is down by -2.9% against 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 126%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fig imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fig to Iraq, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, fig imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +8.8%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of figs to Iraq, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +6.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-1.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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