Iraq: Root And Tuber Market 2022

Root And Tuber Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi root and tuber market fell to $X in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Iraq

In value terms, root and tuber production shrank remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Iraq contracted remarkably to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a mild decline. 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 reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers production in Iraq dropped slightly to X ha, waning by -X% on 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, shipments abroad of roots and tubers decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

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 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey amounted to +X%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the the average 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 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +X% per year.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Iraq

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to Iraq, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the largest root and tuber suppliers to Iraq, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, root and tuber import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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