Iraq: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi vegetable market rose to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decline. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Iraq

In value terms, vegetable production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Iraq fell modestly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated temperate 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, vegetable yield increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the vegetable harvested area in Iraq expanded rapidly to X ha, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetables 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

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced sharply 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 X% per year.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported into Iraq fell to X tons, dropping by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. 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 vegetable supplier to Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), sevenfold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :