Iraq: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi grain market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed notable growth. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Iraq

In value terms, grain production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Grain production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average grain yield in Iraq reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated modest growth 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, grain yield increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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.

The grain harvested area in Iraq surged to X ha in 2022, jumping by X% on 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated pronounced growth 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, grain harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, the amount of grain exported from Iraq fell dramatically to X tons, reducing by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, grain exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Iraq, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X.8% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for grain exports from Iraq, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X.7% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, approx. X tons of grain were imported into Iraq; shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Iraq, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X.7% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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