Iraq: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market 2025

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Size in Iraq

In 2022, the Iraqi nitrogenous fertilizer market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Nitrogenous fertilizer consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Production in Iraq

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Nitrogenous fertilizer production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, overseas shipments of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for nitrogenous fertilizer exports from Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nitrogenous fertilizer exports to Lebanon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Jordan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lebanon stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for nitrogenous fertilizer exported from Iraq were Turkey ($X), Jordan ($X) and Lebanon ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average nitrogenous fertilizer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($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 Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, overseas purchases of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest nitrogenous fertilizer supplier to Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, nitrogenous fertilizer imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran totaled X%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) and Jordan ($X) appeared to be the largest nitrogenous fertilizer suppliers to Iraq.

Among the main suppliers, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nitrogenous fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Iran totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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