Iraq: Pumpkin Market Overview 2021

Pumpkin Market Size in Iraq

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Iraqi pumpkin market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Iraq

In value terms, pumpkin production reduced dramatically to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Iraq contracted to X tonnes per ha in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The pumpkin yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in Iraq fell to X ha, with a decrease of -X% compared with 2018. In general, the harvested area saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with a decrease of -X% y-o-y. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Iraq

Pumpkin exports from Iraq was estimated at X kg in 2019, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, pumpkin exports totaled $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2019, pumpkin imports into Iraq soared to X tonnes, growing by X% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports dropped to $X in 2019. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Iraq, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled -X%.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Iraq were the Netherlands ($X) and Turkey ($X terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands.

Source: IndexBox AI 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 2019 were China (8.3M tonnes), India (5.7M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.5M tonnes), with a combined 54% share 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 2019 were China (8.3M tonnes), India (5.7M tonnes) and Ukraine (1.5M tonnes), with a combined 55% share of global production.

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

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In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Iraq were the Netherlands ($100K) and Turkey ($93K).

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

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The average pumpkin import price stood at $378 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -34.8% against the previous year.