Iraq: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi lemon and lime market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Iraq

In value terms, lemon and lime production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 116% against the previous year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Iraq dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 4.6% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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, approx. X ha of lemons and limes were harvested in Iraq; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15%. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, shipments abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -7.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,418%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 893% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +67.1%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Iraq, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +79.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Iraq

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of lemons and limes decreased by -10.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 860%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 614% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Iraq, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fivefold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +40.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+86.7% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (+41.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Iraq, together comprising 85% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +125.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 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 (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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