Iraq: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi root and tuber market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Iraq

In value terms, root and tuber production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Iraq expanded rapidly to X tons per ha, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 roots and tubers production in Iraq expanded remarkably to X ha, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Iraq, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey stood at X%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of roots and tubers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), 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 the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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