Iraq: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi tomato market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Iraq

In value terms, tomato production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 256% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in Iraq rose modestly to X tons per ha, growing by 1.9% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 202%. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Iraq reduced modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, overseas shipments of tomatoes were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey totaled +4.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to +7.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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 +2.5% per year.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, purchases abroad of tomatoes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 127%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 114% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main tomato supplier to Iraq, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total imports. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran stood at -5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-14.7% per year) and Turkey (-41.3% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Iraq, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 1% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran amounted to -11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-16.6% per year) and Jordan (-50.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 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 (-2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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