Iraq: Cabbage Market Overview 2021

Cabbage Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi cabbage market declined modestly to $X in 2019, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Iraq

In value terms, cabbage production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Iraq fell modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2019, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield attained the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Iraq shrank to X ha, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2019, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas, when their volume decreased by X% to X kg. In general, exports showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Iraq, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2007 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to X% per year.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Iraq

For the fourth year in a row, Iraq recorded decline in supplies from abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports reduced to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Turkey (X tonnes) was the main supplier of cabbage to Iraq, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Iraq.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cabbage and other brassicas in the world?

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China (33M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of cabbage consumption, accounting for 46% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (9.5M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (2.6M tonnes), with a 3.7% share.

What are the largest producers of cabbage and other brassicas in the world?

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China (33M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of cabbage production, accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (9.4M tonnes), fourfold. South Korea (2.5M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cabbage and other brassicas to Iraq?

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In value terms, Turkey ($68K) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Iraq.

What is the average export price for cabbage and other brassicas in Iraq?

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The average cabbage export price stood at $226 per tonne in 2016, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cabbage and other brassicas in Iraq?

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In 2019, the average cabbage import price amounted to $232 per tonne, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year.