> In 2024 Iraq produced 5,868 t of buffalo meat, the 18th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%.

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

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# Buffalo meat production in Iraq

In 2024 Iraq produced 5,868 t of buffalo meat, the 18th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%. The record was 9,221 t in 2012.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20245,868 t
World rank18 of 26
10-year change+20%
Record9,221 t2012

## Buffalo meat in Iraq, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.08%0.08% in 2014
kg per person0.13world 0.89
10-year change+20%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16 | [Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-meat/bangladesh/) | 7,098 | 0.10% |
| 17 | [Cambodia](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-meat/cambodia/) | 6,998 | 0.10% |
| 18 | **Iraq** | 5,868 | 0.08% |
| 19 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-meat/iran/) | 3,639 | 0.05% |
| 20 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-meat/malaysia/) | 2,928 | 0.04% |

[Full ranking of 26 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-meat/)

### Map of world production of buffalo meat

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 | 5,868 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 5,776 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 5,677 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 5,590 | −13% |
| 2020 | 6,408 | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 5,832 | +12% |
| 2018 | 5,217 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 4,838 | −2.2% |
| 2016 | 4,949 | −13% |
| 2015 | 5,674 | +16% |
| 2014 | 4,888 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 4,772 | −48% |
| 2012 | 9,221 | +16% |
| 2011 | 7,964 | −3.4% |
| 2010 | 8,248 | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 7,500 | −17% |
| 2008 | 9,000 | +195% |
| 2007 | 3,051 | +45% |
| 2006 | 2,100 | +100% |
| 2005 | 1,050 | +17% |
| 2004 | 900 | +20% |
| 2003 | 750 | −38% |
| 2002 | 1,200 | −20% |
| 2001 | 1,500 | −20% |
| 2000 | 1,875 | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 1,800 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,800 | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 1,650 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 1,644 | −48% |
| 1995 | 3,150 | −16% |
| 1994 | 3,750 | −17% |
| 1993 | 4,500 | +43% |
| 1992 | 3,150 | −13% |
| 1991 | 3,600 | −41% |
| 1990 | 6,150 | +136% |
| 1989 | 2,610 | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 2,535 | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 2,520 | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 2,475 | −8.3% |
| 1985 | 2,700 | −12% |
| 1984 | 3,075 | −4.7% |
| 1983 | 3,225 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 3,150 | −2.3% |
| 1981 | 3,225 | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 3,030 | −1.5% |
| 1979 | 3,075 | −6.8% |
| 1978 | 3,300 | −6.4% |
| 1977 | 3,525 | −10% |
| 1976 | 3,930 | +9.8% |
| 1975 | 3,580 | −0.6% |
| 1974 | 3,600 | −4.0% |
| 1973 | 3,750 | −7.4% |
| 1972 | 4,050 | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 3,900 | −7.1% |
| 1970 | 4,200 | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 3,900 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 3,750 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,750 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 3,750 | −3.8% |
| 1965 | 3,900 | −7.1% |
| 1964 | 4,200 | −6.7% |
| 1963 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 4,500 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports126,868 t USD 419 m
Importer rank2 of 33
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/buffalo-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of buffalo meat in Iraq?

Iraq produced 5,868 t in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of buffalo meat?

Iraq ranked 18th of 26 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 62.5% of the world total.

### How has the production of buffalo meat in Iraq changed?

It rose by 20% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 9,221 t in 2012.

### Does Iraq export or import meat of buffalo, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Iraq reported no exports and imports of 126,868 t (USD 419 m), 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

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

## 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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