Iraq: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Iraq

In 2022, the Iraqi fruit market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion 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 2020 indices. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Iraq

In value terms, fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Iraq totaled X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Iraq; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, fruit harvested area decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, exports of fruits from Iraq skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Iraq, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled X%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fruit exported from Iraq worldwide.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Iraq, together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, India, the United Arab Emirates, Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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