Iraq: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Iraq

In 2022, the Iraqi vegetable product market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable product consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Production in Iraq

In value terms, vegetable product production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable product yield in Iraq fell modestly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 25% against the previous year. The vegetable product yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 vegetable products were harvested in Iraq; with an increase of 2.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable product harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetable products decreased by -48.3% to X kg, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 438%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 767%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X kg), Egypt (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of vegetable product exports from Iraq, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Iraq, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-14.9% per year) and Germany (-13.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable product export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 63% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+141.4%).

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of vegetable products, when their volume increased by 37% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable product imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable product to Iraq, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +34.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+20.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-6.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Iraq, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +30.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+14.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable product import price increased by +36.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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