Iraq: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi plum and sloe market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a tangible increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Iraq

In value terms, plum and sloe production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 172%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Iraq stood at X tons per ha, with an increase of 2.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 90%. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 plums and sloes were harvested in Iraq; increasing by 3.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 198% against the previous year. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes exported from Iraq skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 25% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 412% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 958% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 80% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey totaled +13.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled +23.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -20.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 107%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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 +9.0% per year.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes imported into Iraq stood at X tons, picking up by 9.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 879%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 458%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to Iraq, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Jordan (X tons), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran totaled +25.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+5.7% per year) and Jordan (+22.5% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Iraq, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran amounted to +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-0.5% per year) and Jordan (+17.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (-4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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