Key Market Indicators
Iraq is set to see an increase in onion consumption over the next five years. In 2021, the country consumed 335 thousand metric tons of onions. This is expected to grow by 3.2% annually until 2026, when it's projected to reach 406,460 metric tons. Iraq's demand for onions has grown by 1.6% since 2017. In 2021, Iraq ranked 41st in the world for onion consumption, with Sri Lanka taking the lead with 335 thousand metric tons. India, the United States, and Egypt ranked second, third and fourth, respectively. Iraq's onion production also increased between 2017 and 2018, from 13 thousand metric tons to 15 thousand metric tons. By 2018, Iraq ranked 98th in the world for onion production, with Cyprus taking the lead with 15 thousand metric tons. India, the United States, and Egypt ranked second, third and fourth, respectively.
