> In 2024 Iraq produced 212 t of buffalo fat, unrendered, the 18th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/iraq/

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# Buffalo fat, unrendered production in Iraq

In 2024 Iraq produced 212 t of buffalo fat, unrendered, the 18th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%. The record was 333 t in 2012.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2024212 t
World rank18 of 25
10-year change+20%
Record333 t2012

## Buffalo fat, unrendered in Iraq, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.05%0.05% in 2014
kg per person0.00world 0.05
10-year change+20%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/turkey/) | 309 | 0.07% |
| 17 | [Cambodia](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/cambodia/) | 224 | 0.05% |
| 18 | **Iraq** | 212 | 0.05% |
| 19 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/iran/) | 132 | 0.03% |
| 20 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/malaysia/) | 51 | 0.01% |

[Full ranking of 25 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/)

### Map of world production of buffalo fat, unrendered

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Iraq is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 212 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 209 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 205 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 202 | −13% |
| 2020 | 232 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 211 | +12% |
| 2018 | 189 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 175 | −2.2% |
| 2016 | 179 | −13% |
| 2015 | 205 | +16% |
| 2014 | 177 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 172 | −48% |
| 2012 | 333 | +16% |
| 2011 | 288 | −3.4% |
| 2010 | 298 | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 271 | −17% |
| 2008 | 325 | +195% |
| 2007 | 110 | +45% |
| 2006 | 76 | +100% |
| 2005 | 38 | +15% |
| 2004 | 33 | +22% |
| 2003 | 27 | −37% |
| 2002 | 43 | −20% |
| 2001 | 54 | −21% |
| 2000 | 68 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 65 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 65 | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 60 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 59 | −48% |
| 1995 | 114 | −16% |
| 1994 | 136 | −17% |
| 1993 | 163 | +43% |
| 1992 | 114 | −12% |
| 1991 | 130 | −41% |
| 1990 | 222 | +136% |
| 1989 | 94 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 92 | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 91 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 89 | −9.2% |
| 1985 | 98 | −12% |
| 1984 | 111 | −5.1% |
| 1983 | 117 | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 114 | −2.6% |
| 1981 | 117 | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 110 | −0.9% |
| 1979 | 111 | −6.7% |
| 1978 | 119 | −6.3% |
| 1977 | 127 | −11% |
| 1976 | 142 | +10% |
| 1975 | 129 | −0.8% |
| 1974 | 130 | −4.4% |
| 1973 | 136 | −6.8% |
| 1972 | 146 | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 141 | −7.2% |
| 1970 | 152 | +7.8% |
| 1969 | 141 | +3.7% |
| 1968 | 136 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 136 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 136 | −3.5% |
| 1965 | 141 | −7.2% |
| 1964 | 152 | −6.7% |
| 1963 | 163 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 163 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 163 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of buffalo fat, unrendered in Iraq?

Iraq produced 212 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of buffalo fat, unrendered?

Iraq ranked 18th of 25 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 63.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of buffalo fat, unrendered in Iraq changed?

It rose by 20% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 333 t in 2012.

### 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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/india/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/pakistan/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/china/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/egypt/)[Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/nepal/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/vietnam/)[Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/philippines/)[Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/venezuela/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/myanmar/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/indonesia/)[Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/laos/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/thailand/)
[All countries producing buffalo fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/)

## 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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