Iraq: Market for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk 2025

Market Size for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Iraq

The Iraqi market for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk stood at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Iraq

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 -3.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, exports of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk from Iraq shrank to X litres, waning by -9.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 608%. The exports peaked at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 630% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X litres) was the main destination for non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports from Iraq, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X litres), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X litres), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey amounted to +12.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (0.0% per year) and the UK (-58.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk exports from Iraq, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey stood at +20.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (0.0% per year) and the UK (-33.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk stood at $X per litre in 2022, rising by 34% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 127% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per litre. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Jordan ($X per litre) and Turkey ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per litre) and the Netherlands ($X per litre) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+89.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Imports into Iraq

For the third consecutive year, Iraq recorded decline in overseas purchases of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk, which decreased by -15.4% to X litres in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X litres. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X litres) constituted the largest non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk supplier to Iraq, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X litres), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia (X litres), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +54.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-5.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-20.6% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk to Iraq, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +58.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+87.8% per year) and Austria (+42.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk amounted to $X per litre, declining by -18.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per litre in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per litre), while the price for Turkey ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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