Iraq: Pumpkin Market Overview 2021

Pumpkin Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi pumpkin market fell modestly to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Iraq

In value terms, pumpkin production shrank modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Iraq dropped to X tonnes per ha in 2020, which is down by -X% on 2019. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, 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 2020, the total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in Iraq fell modestly to X ha, waning by -X% against 2019. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pumpkin production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2020, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Turkey (X tonnes) was the main supplier of pumpkin to Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at -X%.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to -X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey totaled $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pumpkin consumption in 2020 were China (8.6M tonnes), India (5.9M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.5M tonnes), together accounting for 55% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pumpkin production in 2020 were China (8.6M tonnes), India (5.9M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.5M tonnes), together accounting for 55% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Iraq?

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In value terms, Turkey ($40K) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Iraq, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($20K), with a 33% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Iraq?

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In 2020, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $390 per tonne, declining by -17% against the previous year.