Iraq: Dried Mushroom Market 2025

Dried Mushroom Market Size in Iraq

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Iraqi dried mushroom market, when its value increased by 2.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Dried mushroom consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, exports of dried mushrooms and truffles from Iraq shrank significantly to X kg, with a decrease of -47.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a significant contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) and Bulgaria (X kg) were the main destinations of dried mushroom exports from Iraq.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dried mushroom exported from Iraq worldwide.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried mushroom export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, purchases abroad of dried mushrooms and truffles was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 151%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 158%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried mushroom imports to Iraq, with a combined 94% share of total imports. China and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +26.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dried mushroom suppliers to Iraq were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 76% of total imports. China and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +29.5%, 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

The average dried mushroom import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 26%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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