Iraq: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Iraq

In 2022, the Iraqi fruit and berry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Iraq

In value terms, fruit and berry production amounted 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 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Iraq amounted to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The fruit and berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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, the harvested area of fruits and berries in Iraq reduced modestly to X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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. Based on 2022 figures, fruit and berry harvested area decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were exported from Iraq; picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey stood at X%.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Iraq were Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Iraq

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Iraq, with a combined X% share of total imports. South Africa, India, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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