Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Iraq

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for bran and cereal processing residues in Iraq declined from 440.8 thousand tons to 339.3 thousand tons. This contraction was primarily driven by a sharp fall in imports, which plummeted from 208.1 thousand tons to just 6.3 thousand tons, even as domestic production increased. During this period, Iraq's grain trade became subject to internationally organized agreements and exchanges managed by the World Grain Council, a regulatory framework that tightened import controls and reshaped local market supply.

The market rebounded strongly in 2021, reaching 449.5 thousand tons, fueled by a surge in imports to 100.9 thousand tons and continued growth in production. By 2022, the market stabilized near this level at 446.5 thousand tons. This recovery and stabilization occurred alongside increased governmental emphasis on grain trade as a pillar of food security and acknowledged challenges in sustaining key agricultural sectors, which likely supported domestic output while allowing for managed import flows to meet demand.

In 2023, market volume fell to 352.1 thousand tons as imports dropped again to 25.0 thousand tons. The broader context included the launch of a five-year plan to expand date palm cultivation and a new national environmental strategy, alongside reported state intervention in commodity markets to balance supply. Furthermore, an 18% cumulative rise in goods and services prices from 2020 to early 2024 pressured consumption of agricultural by-products like bran.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Iraq

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

Iraq's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 332.9 thousand tons, marking a 0.7% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 63.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 17.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iraq in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Iraq

Exports in kind, K t

In 2018, Iraq exported 0.1 thousand tons of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing a sharp 77.3% increase compared to 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the dominant destination for Iraq's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2018, Iraq's cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 35 thousand US dollars, showing a 192.7% year-over-year increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Iraq's export value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing was heavily reliant on Turkey, with this market making up 100.0% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2017-2020

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Iraq

Imports in kind, K t

The import market showed significant volatility during this period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 208.1 thousand tons, then fell to a low of 6.3 thousand tons in 2020, resulting in a 33-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports dropped sharply by 84.0% compared to the prior year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 138.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was overwhelmingly dominant in Iraq's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, accounting for 92.6% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market experienced notable volatility. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 29 171 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2020 at 748 thousand US dollars, creating a 39-fold gap. In 2020, imports saw a sharp decrease of 86.7% from the previous year. The largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 235.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017–2020, Turkey dominated Iraq's import value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, holding an 86.7% share of total flows, while other markets remained relatively small.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Iraq in value, 2017-2020