Iraq: Chili And Pepper Market Overview 2021

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Iraq

In 2019, the Iraqi chili and pepper market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in Iraq

In value terms, chili and pepper production contracted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Iraq expanded slightly to X tonnes per ha in 2019, increasing by X% on 2018. Overall, the yield indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, chili and pepper yield increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield hit record highs at X tonnes per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, 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 2019, approx. X ha of chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in Iraq; with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2019, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by X% to X kg. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports stood at $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X kg) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of chilies and peppers (green) were imported into Iraq; waning by -X% on the year before. In general, imports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports dropped sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Turkey (X tonnes) was the main chili and pepper supplier to Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chilies and peppers (green) in the world?

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China (19M tonnes) remains the largest chili and pepper consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Indonesia (2.7M tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (2.5M tonnes), with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of chilies and peppers (green) in the world?

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China (19M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of chili and pepper production, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, chili and pepper production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico (3.6M tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia (2.7M tonnes), with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chilies and peppers (green) to Iraq?

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In value terms, Turkey ($285K) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to Iraq, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($130K), with a 28% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for chilies and peppers (green) in Iraq?

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In 2016, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $693 per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for chilies and peppers (green) in Iraq?

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The average chili and pepper import price stood at $562 per tonne in 2019, falling by -13.4% against the previous year.