Iraq: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi onion and shallot market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Iraq

In value terms, onion and shallot production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Iraq rose to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of onion and shallot production in Iraq stood at X ha, growing by X% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, shipments abroad of onion and shallot was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot 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) also remains the key foreign market for onion and shallot exports from Iraq.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, imports of onion and shallot into Iraq rose notably to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Iraq, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran totaled 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, 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: Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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