Economy News – Baghdad
Abd al-Hussein Charter, the technical agent of the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that Iraq holds the distinction of having the largest number of palm trees globally and ranks fourth in date production. In 2024, Iraq is projected to export approximately 700,000 tons of dates.
Looking ahead, it is estimated that by 2025, the number of palm trees in Iraq will exceed 22 million, with plans to increase this figure to 30 million in subsequent years.
In terms of palm tree distribution, Iraq is reportedly first with 22 million palm trees, followed closely by Iran with 21 million, Saudi Arabia with 12 million, and Algeria with 9 million. Additionally, both Egypt and Libya have approximately 7 million palm trees each, based on the latest available data.
With regards to date production, Iraq ranks fourth worldwide, with a significant increase noted in recent years. Specifically, Iraqi production was over 650,000 tons in 2022, rising to around 725,000 tons in 2023, and exceeding 800,000 tons in 2024, accompanied by exports surpassing 700,000 tons to various global markets.
This surge in production is attributed to the Ministry of Agriculture’s initiatives to bolster the agricultural sector and enhance export capabilities, aiming to diversify the national economy and diminish dependence on oil resources.
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