> In 2024 Iraq produced 60,257 t of pepper (black, white), the 6th largest in the world (6.46% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record.

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# Pepper (black, white) production in Iraq

In 2024 Iraq produced 60,257 t of pepper (black, white), the 6th largest in the world (6.46% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 5,583 ha, yield 10.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 202460,257 t
World rank6 of 47
10-year change—
Record60,257 t2024

## Pepper (black, white) in Iraq, 2016–2024 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total6.5%
Yield, t/ha10.8world 1.1 (+892%)
kg per person1.31world 0.11

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | [Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/burkina-faso/) | 77,932 | 8.3% |
| 5 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/indonesia/) | 62,625 | 6.7% |
| 6 | **Iraq** | 60,257 | 6.5% |
| 7 | [Sri Lanka](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/sri-lanka/) | 44,467 | 4.8% |
| 8 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/tajikistan/) | 35,760 | 3.8% |

[Full ranking of 47 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/)

### Map of world production of pepper (black, white)

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Share of the world total; Iraq is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 60,257 | +24% | 5,583 | 10.79 |
| 2023 | 48,571 | +12% | 4,808 | 10.10 |
| 2022 | 43,528 | −26% | 4,871 | 8.94 |
| 2021 | 58,781 | +27% | 5,391 | 10.90 |
| 2020 | 46,130 | +109% | 5,097 | 9.05 |
| 2019 | 22,034 | +0.5% | 2,919 | 7.55 |
| 2018 | 21,931 | +74% | 2,477 | 8.85 |
| 2017 | 12,584 | −19% | 2,373 | 5.30 |
| 2016 | 15,488 | — | 2,554 | 6.06 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports3 t USD 10,000
Exporter rank116 of 124
Imports105 t USD 514,000
Importer rank108 of 182
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of pepper (black, white) in Iraq?

Iraq produced 60,257 t in 2024, 6.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of pepper (black, white)?

Iraq ranked 6th of 47 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Vietnam with 28.1% of the world total.

### What is the yield of pepper (black, white) in Iraq?

10.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (60,257 t from 5,583 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.

### Does Iraq export or import pepper (piper spp.), raw?

In 2024 Iraq reported exports of 3 t (USD 10,000) and imports of 105 t (USD 514,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Iraq is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/vietnam/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/brazil/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/burkina-faso/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/indonesia/)[Sri Lanka](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/sri-lanka/)[Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/tajikistan/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/china/)[Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/malaysia/)[Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/zimbabwe/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/mexico/)[Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/jordan/)
[All countries producing pepper (black, white)](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/)

## Other products of Iraq

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iraq/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/iraq/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/iraq/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iraq/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/iraq/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/iraq/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/iraq/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iraq/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iraq/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iraq/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iraq/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iraq/)
[Agricultural production in Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iraq/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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