Iraq: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in Iraq

In 2022, the Iraqi mandarin and clementine market decreased by -54.3% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Mandarin and clementine consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in Iraq

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in Iraq reached X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The mandarin and clementine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, the total area harvested in terms of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas production in Iraq was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mandarin and clementine harvested area decreased by -0.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mandarin and clementine production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2018, overseas shipments of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas decreased by 0% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 100%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 99%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for mandarin and clementine exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at -5.0%.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to -17.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of -0.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -13.3% per year.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into Iraq

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas decreased by -55.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mandarin and clementine to Iraq, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X tons), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+10.2% per year) and South Africa (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas to Iraq, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at -16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+18.4% per year) and South Africa (+38.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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