Iraq: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi vegetable market totaled $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild decrease. 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 rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetables in Iraq reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a temperate increase 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, the harvested area of vegetables in Iraq expanded rapidly to X ha, surging by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable 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 totaled 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

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined 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, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Iraq; which is down by X% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked 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), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (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 the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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