Key Market Indicators
Consumption of peppers in Iraq is expected to remain flat over the next five years. In 2021, the country's demand for peppers was estimated at 1,000 metric tons. This is expected to remain unchanged until 2026. Since 2021, Iraqi demand for peppers has been stable. Meanwhile, production of peppers in Iraq is expected to decrease by 25.9% between 2021 and 2026, from 15,880 metric tons to 3,100 metric tons. This follows a trend of decreasing production since 1966, when it declined by 0.3% year-on-year. In 2021, Iraq was the 68th biggest producer of peppers, while Laos overtook it with 15,880 metric tons. Mexico, Indonesia and Spain were the second, third and fourth biggest producers respectively.
