AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF DATES AND THEIR ROLE IN INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING IN IRAQ FOR THE PERIOD 2005-2019

The development of exports in an open economic environment is the best solution accelerating pace growth. research evaluates competitiveness Iraqi dates based on a set quantitative indicators and shows role Trade activities represented by international marketing that ensures flow goods services from production until they reach consumer. found competitive advantage for Iraq its dates, as Revealed Comparative Advantage - RCA showed remarkable rise during years study reached 26.98 2008, Concentration Index (H), which represents concentration product or limited number products. More than 0.5 came all it 0.91 2010. That means, agricultural with large percentage exports, means placing trade balance difficult position if crop exposed to shocks affect quality quantity production, such epidemic pests, bad weather price disturbances global markets. recommended using comparative distinguishes working increase market share finding new channels.