Iraq: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi root and tuber market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Iraq

In value terms, root and tuber production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in Iraq rose remarkably to X tons per ha, growing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 roots and tubers were harvested in Iraq; picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 X% per year.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Iraq

After six years of growth, purchases abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, root and tuber import price increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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