Key Market Indicators
In 2023, Iraqi vegetable production plummeted to approximately 480,000 metric tons, marking a significant decline of 21% from the previous year's total of around 610,000 metric tons. This downtrend has been consistent since 2019, with an average annual decrease of nearly 18%. Iraq placed 93rd globally in vegetable production for 2023, closely trailing Ecuador, which also reported a production of 480,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings, India secured the top spot, followed by the United States and Iran in second and third place, respectively.
