Iraq: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi grape market reached $X in 2022, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grape Production in Iraq

In value terms, grape production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 414% against the previous year. Grape production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average grape yield in Iraq fell to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 22%. The grape yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 grapes were harvested in Iraq; almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. The grape harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Grape Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of grapes, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of -82% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of -93.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from Iraq, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price decreased by -66% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -19.1% per year.

Grape Imports

Imports into Iraq

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of grapes decreased by -34.5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 893% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, grape imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 924%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of grape imports to Iraq, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Moldova, India and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +103.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iran ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest grape suppliers to Iraq, with a combined 73% share of total imports. India, Moldova and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +116.8%, saw 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

In 2022, the average grape import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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