Iraq: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi onion and shallot market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Iraq

In value terms, onion and shallot production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 88%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Iraq contracted to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot 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, the harvested area of onions and shallots in Iraq declined to X ha, dropping by -10% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Iraq

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of onions and shallots increased by 387% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Iraq, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey amounted to -7.9%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey stood at -9.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 65%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -1.5% per year.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Iraq

Onion and shallot imports into Iraq rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, picking up by 5.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 396%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Iraq, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran amounted to +24.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-18.3% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (-13.9% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Iraq, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran amounted to +18.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (-23.6% per year) and Turkey (-24.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 33% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot import price decreased by -25.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 70% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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